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…
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…
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…
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…
Kalam Polo – Persian Cabbage Rice
Kalam Polo is a tasty Persian rice dish. Like Loobia Polo the rice is steamed in a sauce that’s packed with flavour, allowing it to soak up all the goodness. I used beef in this recipe but you could also…
Morasa Polo – Persian Jewelled Rice
Morasa Polo is a beautiful Persian rice dish with a delightful sweet and sour taste. This jewelled rice dish doesn’t only look stunning enough to make your guests’ jaws drop, it tastes heavenly too! In Iran Morasa Polo is often…
Khoresh-e Morgh – Persian Saffron Chicken
This delicious saffron chicken is so tender, it almost falls off the bone. Serve it with simple but delicious Persian rice or try my Morasa Polo (Persian Jewelled Rice) recipe to go with it. Ingredients (Serving 4 people): 4 chicken…
Sosis Bandari – Spicy Sausage Potato Sandwich
Sosis Bandari is a tasty Persian fast food from the south of Iran. It’s one of the few Persian dishes that is quite spicy. Of course you can adjust the amount of chilli you use to your liking. But if…
