Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen by Durkhanai Ayubi

A deeply personal window into Afghan home cooking Parwana is more than a cookbook—it’s a family memoir wrapped in flavor. Through 100 authentic Afghan recipes and moving stories of displacement, resilience, and hospitality, Durkhanai Ayubi invites readers into the heart of her family’s kitchen. From delicate dumplings to saffron-laced rice dishes, every recipe is rooted in generations of tradition and adapted for today’s home cook. The Ayubi family fled Afghanistan during the Cold War and eventually opened Parwana, their Adelaide-based restaurant, to share the rich culinary heritage of their homeland. This book captures the spirit of that journey with stunning photography, emotional reflections, and dishes that celebrate the abundance and generosity of Afghan cuisine. Who it’s for Home cooks interested in Afghan food and culture, diaspora stories, or heritage-rich cooking from one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Spices to pair with this cookbook: Coriander (ground and seed): A f