Borani Laboo – Beetroot Yoghurt Dip
Borani Laboo doesn’t only feed the eyes with its vibrant colour, it also tickles the tastebuds with the subtle sweetness of beetroot and the reviving freshness of mint. Serve it as a side or enjoy it with crackers, bread or…
Havij Polo ba Morgh – Jewelled Carrot Rice with Poussin
Havij Polo is another colourful Persian jewelled rice dish, similar to Morasa Polo, only that the caramelised orange peel is accompanied by finely chopped, sweet carrots. This dish goes perfectly with chicken. This time I made it with poussin but…
Carrot Jam – Morabaye Havij
Carrot jam is one of my favourite jams! Maybe that’s because my Maman used to make it a lot. If you haven’t tried it, I dare you to give it a go! Ingredients (for about 1.2kg) 800g / 1.75 lbs…
Kookoo Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata
Kookoo Sabzi is a Persian Herb Frittata, that’s so quick and easy to make! It’s a popular sandwich ingredient, as well as a tasty side dish. Kookoo Sabzi and Sabzi Polo ba Maahi are a match made in heaven! You…
Khoresh-e Rivas – Lamb Rhubarb Stew
It’s rhubarb season and this means it’s time for Khoresh-e Rivas! This glorious lamb rhubarb stew is one of my favourite Persian stews! The savoury flavour of the lamb and herbs, combined with the fresh sourness of the rhubarb just…
Stuffed Aubergines – Garni Yarikh
These stuffed aubergines will transport your tastebuds to another dimension! This particular version of the ever so popular stuffed veg is called Garni Yarikh. This is its Azeri name, the language of Iran’s Azerbaijan province, where this heavenly dish comes…
Sticky Chicken Wings
Spring is in full swing and so I experimented a bit in the kitchen and created a marinade for my sticky BBQ chicken wings. They’re full of flavour, with a hint of sourness and fall-off-the-bone tender! Don’t worry, if you…
Tahchin-e Morgh – Saffron Rice Cake with Chicken
Tahchin is such a versatile Persian classic! It’s a rice dish, that can be prepared with chicken, meat, veggies or plain as a side dish. Tahchin-e Morgh has a crispy golden rice crust on the outside and juicy chicken in the…
