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.…
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…
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…
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,…
