Mirza Ghasemi – Smokey Aubergine Tomato Dip
Mirza Ghasemi is a very popular appetiser in Persian cuisine. It is a smoked aubergine, tomato and egg dip, that originally comes from northern Iran. You can make it as a starter or as a substitute for dinner. I sometimes…
Mast o Khiar – Yoghurt with Cucumber, Raisins and Walnuts
Mast o Khiar is a delicious, creamy yoghurt, that you can enjoy on its own, with crackers or as a side dish with a full meal. There are so many versions of Mast o Khiar. It simply translates to ‘yoghurt…
Salad Shirazi – Shirazi Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad
Salad Shirazi, as the same suggests, comes from Shiraz and it’s the most popular salad in Iran. It consists of finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions, dressed with verjuice (or lemon juice as as alternative) and seasoned with dried…
Dolmeh Felfel – Persian Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers are popular in many countries around the world and each has its own version of them. Today I’d love to show you the Persian version of this juicy, delicious dish: Dolmeh-ye Felfel. I spiced the recipe up with…
Khoresh-e Karafs – Lamb Celery Stew
Khoresh-e Karafs is a hearty lamb and herb stew with celery. Fresh lemon juice allows you to add sourness to your liking. It’s one of those dishes, that I didn’t like as a kid and I cannot tell you how…
Khoresh-e Bamieh – Persian Lamb Okra Stew
Khoresh-e Bamieh is a tasty lamb okra stew from the south of Iran. If you’re familiar with Persian food, you know, that we love a hint of sourness in our stews. In this dish the sourness comes from tamarind paste.…
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil, Raisin and Date Rice
Adas Polo is a delicious Persian rice dish, that’s adorned with lentils, raisins and dates. The lentils provide a source of protein, while the raisins and dates give the dish its natural sweetness. It makes a wholesome vegetarian meal, however…
Khorak – Persian Lamb Stew with Green Beans and Chips
Khorak is a popular Persian lamb stew with green beans and carrots. It is topped off with homemade fries, or chips as we call them here in the UK. We serve it with flat bread, that we break in bite-sized…
