Fesenjoon – Pomegranate Walnut Stew
January 2, 2020Khoresh-e Fesenjoon is a delicious Persian pomegranate walnut stew! It’s a definite favourite among my friends! This rich sweet and sour stew makes the perfect comfort food for the colder months! It makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. My Fesenjoon recipe is sweet and sour. Many people prefer it this way, while others like it sour only. I believe the sweet and sour taste is what makes it so appetising for western taste buds. So I suggest, if you haven’t tried Iranian food before and would like to give it a go, this is a great recipe to start…
Goje Bademjoon – Persian Tomato and Aubergine Stew
If I had to pick my favourite vegan dish, in would be Goje Bademjoon! This veggie stew is full of flavour! You can serve it with bread, as well as aromatic rice. Best of all, it’s so easy to make!…
Turkey Leg Persian Style – Khoresh-e Booghalamoon
Christmas is fast approaching and being British as well as Persian, I thought I’d share with you my persianised take on turkey leg! I’m using turkey leg rather than a whole turkey for this festive dish for several reasons: It’s…
Khoresh-e Beh – Persian Quince Lamb Stew
Quince season is in full swing here in the UK and so I’m bringing you the perfect Persian recipe to showcase this delicious autumn fruit: Khoresh-e Beh, a Persian quince lamb stew! It’s very easy to make! The prep time…
Kashk-e Bademjan – Persian Aubergine Dip
Kashk-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…
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…
