Najo Afghan Qaroot

Afghan Qaroot is a traditional dried yogurt product unique to Afghan cuisine, made by straining yogurt, seasoning with salt, and drying it into hard balls or pieces with a sharp, intensely tangy, and salty flavour profile. It is used as a condiment stirred into Qorma (Afghan stew), dissolved in water as a souring agent, crumbled over rice dishes, or eaten in small amounts as a savoury snack. Qaroot plays an important role in preserving dairy in traditional Afghan culture and adds a distinctive umami and sour depth to Afghan cooking that no other ingredient can replicate. It is a beloved taste of home for Afghan communities worldwide. Shop authentic Afghan specialty foods online at Little India Grocery.