Baghali Polo – Dill Rice with Broad Beans
Baghali Polo is a popular Persian rice dish with dill and broad beans. It is usually served with Mahiche, tender slow cooked lamb shanks. Like every Persian rice dish there are two options of preparing it: Aabkesh or Kateh style.…
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…
Sabzi Polo Maahi – Fried Fish with Herb Rice
Norouz is fast approaching and this means it’s nearly time for one of my favourite dishes: Sabzi Polo Maahi! It is a classic Persian dish which translates to “herb rice with fish”. Iranians around the world traditionally prepare this delicious…
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…
Kabab Torsh with Pomegranate, Herb & Walnut
Kabab Torsh is a tasty kabab dish from the north of Iran. The flavour combination of pomegranate, herbs and walnuts make this dish so rich and delicious!
Borani – Persian Spinach Yogurt Dip
Borani is a creamy Persian spinach yogurt dip - A must have appetiser for any party! It's such an easy quick recipe for a delicious dip for bread, crackers or crisps (I'm talking about chips, American friends). I don't just…
Fesenjoon – Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew
Khoresht-e Fesenjoon is a popular Persian dish - A rich walnut pomegranate stew! How it is prepared varies from region to region, actually every family prepares it a little differently I'm sure!
Shole Zard – Persian Saffron Rice Pudding
Shole Zard is a delicious Persian saffron rice pudding. Its bright yellow colour is so inviting and the flavour combo of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and rosewater is divine! It's a delicious alternative to milk rice pudding and if you substitute…
Aash-e Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup
There is nothing that can fill your heart, soul, and tummy on a bleak Winter's day like Aash-e Reshteh. Aash is a genius Persian invention: A rich and thick soup, that's very filling and comforting.
