Aabgoosht aka Dizi – Persian Lamb Beans and Potato Stew
A while back my Maman sent me these beautiful Dizi stone pots. I finally used them for the very first time to cook delicious Aabgoosht over charcoal on my BBQ. But don’t worry, if you don’t have a garden, a…
Gheymeh Stew – Khoreshe Gheymeh
Khoreshe Gheymeh is one of the classic Persian dishes! This lamb stew with yellow split peas, topped up with crispy homemade potato fries is high up on most Iranians’ list of favourite foods. If you haven’t tried it, I highly…
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…
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,…
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…
Nokhod Polo ba Mahiche
Nokhod Polo is probably my favourite variation of Persian rice. It is saffron infused basmati rice with dill and peas – Such a good combo! You can combine it with almost any Persian dish you fancy! If lamb isn’t really…
Tahchin-e Goosht – Saffron Rice Cake with Lamb
Tahchin is such a versatile Persian classic! It’s a savoury rice cake that can be prepared with chicken, meat, veggies or plain as a side dish. It has fragrant saffron rice and juicy meat in the centre, a crispy golden…
Khoreshte Gardan – Persian Lamb Neck
This is my take on Chelo Khoreshte Gardan. This Persian Lamb Neck Stew is so tender and delicious, yet so incredibly easy to make!
