Khoreshe Havij
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!
Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Lamb Stew with Herbs
Ghormeh Sabzi is a Persian classic! This hearty lamb stew is packed with herbs, giving it a multifaceted flavour. When you ask Iranians about their favourite food most of them will say it’s Ghormeh Sabzi. It takes some time to…
Persian Pan Kebab – Kabab Tabei
Kabab Tabei makes the perfect weekday dinner Kabab Tabei is a Persian pan kebab with grilled tomatoes and peppers. It’s easy to prepare and doesn’t require a a BBQ. The perfect recipe for every day. Whenever I’m short on time…
Khorak – Persian Lamb Stew with Green Beans
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…
Khoreshte Rivas – Persian Lamb Stew
Persian Lamb Stew with Herbs and Rhubarb It’s rhubarb season! That means it’s the perfect time for Khoreshte Rivas, one of my favourite dishes! This Persian lamb stew is made with mint, parsley, and rhubarb. It’s served with rice and…
