Smashed Bolani Tacos – Quick & Easy Vegetarian Street Food Potato Taco Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes - 5 medium
- Tortillas - 5-7 small
- Green Onions - 3 qty
- Cilantro - 1 cup (chopped)
- Jalapeno - 1 Tbsp (chopped)
- Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
- Red Chili Flakes - 1 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Oil - 3 Tbsp
Say hello to your new favorite taco night recipe! These Smashed Bolani Tacos are a mouthwatering fusion of Afghan flavors and street-style tacos. Inspired by the traditional Afghan Bolani — a flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs — this recipe takes a modern twist by smashing the filling onto tortillas and pan-frying them until perfectly golden and crispy.
The result? A crispy, savory, and satisfying taco that’s packed with flavor in every bite. The spiced potato filling comes together with sautéed green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and warming spices like coriander and chili flakes. Serve with tangy green chutney, sliced onions, or your favorite toppings for a vegetarian dish that's as comforting as it is bold. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or a fun appetizer for your next gathering!
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make instant Bolani Tacos. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our bolani potato tacos calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Make Smashed Bolani Tacos:
1) Start by boiling 5 medium sized potatoes in a pot for about 20 minutes until fork tender. Remove from the water and let cool.
2) Grate / mash the potatoes so they are soft and smooth with no lumps.
3) In a large frying pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp of oil. Sauté 3 chopped green onions and 1 Tbsp chopped Jalapeño for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool.
4) To you mashed potatoes, add 1 cup chopped cilantro, sautéed green onion mixture, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder and salt to taste. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
PRO TIP: Add 1 Tbsp of sour cream to make the mixture more creamy!
5) Take 1-2 Tbsp of the potato mixture to form 1-inch sized balls. Place 1 ball of potato mixture on a tortilla and spread evenly on one side.
6) In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp oil and heat.
7) Place your potato covered tortillas into the hot pan, mixture side face down. Once they are easy to move around and do not stick (about 3-4 minutes), check for a golden brown sear and flip.
8) Cook for 2 more minutes on the other side.
9) Bolani Tacos to a serving plate after cooking.
10) Add some sliced onion and green SWAD chutney to your Bolani Tacos. Fill it up with your favorite taco toppings!
Enjoy!
Say hello to your new favorite taco night recipe! These Smashed Bolani Tacos are a mouthwatering fusion of Afghan flavors and street-style tacos. Inspired by the traditional Afghan Bolani — a flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs — this recipe takes a modern twist by smashing the filling onto tortillas and pan-frying them until perfectly golden and crispy.
The result? A crispy, savory, and satisfying taco that’s packed with flavor in every bite. The spiced potato filling comes together with sautéed green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and warming spices like coriander and chili flakes. Serve with tangy green chutney, sliced onions, or your favorite toppings for a vegetarian dish that's as comforting as it is bold. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or a fun appetizer for your next gathering!
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make instant Bolani Tacos. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our bolani potato tacos calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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