Kashk-e Bademjan – Persian Aubergine Dip
September 11, 2019Kashk-e Bademjan is a popular Persian starter! I feel like whenever I make Mirza Ghasemi (another delicious appetiser) my friends say, “It’s sooo good! But my favourite is Kashk-e Bademjan“. So this recipe is definitely overdue. Kashk-e Bademjan is made of eggplants, or aubergines as we call them here in the UK, garlic, onions and kashk. Kashk is a common ingredient in Persian cooking. It’s made of drained yoghurt and has a distinct tangy flavour, that’s quintessential for this dish. Kashk-e Bademjan is traditionally served with Lavash, a thin tortilla like bread, but you can serve it with any bread…
Persian Fried Chicken (Saffron Chicken)
I get quite a few comments from you guys saying that you love Persian food but often don’t have the time to prepare it. While there are many recipes that have a really short prep time, the cooking time for…
Kaleh Pacheh – Sheep Head and Feet
Kaleh Pacheh is a dish that divides people’s opinions – You either love it or hate it. In Iran I’d say the majority of people love it! Kaleh Pacheh simply means head and feet, because these are the main ingredients:…
Persian Pan Kebab – Kabab Tabei
Kabab Tabei makes the perfect weekday dinner Kabab Tabei is a Persian pan kebab with grilled tomatoes. It’s easy to prepare and doesn’t require a a BBQ. The perfect quick recipe for every day. Whenever I’m short on time but…
Khoreshe Havij – Persian Carrot Lamb Stew
Khoreshe Havij is a tasty carrot lamb stew! I can’t believe I didn’t like it as a child! So many years I missed out on this delicious, slightly sweet dish… But the good news is, my Maman recently reminded me…
Loobia Polo – Persian Lamb and Green Bean Rice
Loobia Polo is (besides kabab) my absolute favourite dish! I know you heard me say this many times, “today’s dish is one of my faves…”. It is true, I have many favourite dishes. But if you’re asking for THE favourite,…
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh – Persian Saffron Barberry Rice with Chicken
Hello fellow foodies and connoisseurs of good Persian cuisine! I’m sorry about the radio silence. Sometimes life gets busy but I finally managed to bring you another classic Persian dish: Zereshk Polo ba Morgh. It’s such a popular dish, especially…
Chicken Parmo
Today I’m coming to you with a different kind of recipe: My take on Chicken Parmo. It’s butterfly cut chicken breast, covered in béchamel sauce and lots of cheese, baked to perfection, and served with golden brown chips (fries). Usually…
Baghali Polo – Dill Rice with Broad Beans
Baghali Polo is a popular Persian rice dish with dill and broad beans. It is usually served with Mahiche, tender slow cooked lamb shanks. Like every Persian rice dish there are two options of preparing it: Aabkesh or Kateh style.…
Khoresh-e Gheymeh Bademjan – Lamb Aubergine Stew with Split Peas
Khoresh-e Gheymeh Bademjan is a delicious Persian lamb stew with aubergines/eggplants, yellow split peas, and tomatoes. This tasty red stew is very popular with European and American friends. In Iran it is common for people to occasionally prepare large quantities…
Sabzi Polo Maahi – Fried Fish with Herb Rice
Norouz is fast approaching and this means it’s nearly time for one of my favourite dishes: Sabzi Polo Maahi! It is a classic Persian dish which translates to “herb rice with fish”. Iranians around the world traditionally prepare this delicious…
