Fesenjoon – Pomegranate Walnut Stew
Khoresh-e Fesenjoon is a delicious Persian pomegranate walnut stew! It’s a definite favourite among my friends! This rich sweet and sour stew makes the perfect comfort food for the colder months! It makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. My…
Turkey Leg Persian Style – Khoresh-e Booghalamoon
Christmas is fast approaching and being British as well as Persian, I thought I’d share with you my persianised take on turkey leg! I’m using turkey leg rather than a whole turkey for this festive dish for several reasons: It’s…
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…
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…
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!
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 Saffron Chicken – Khoreshte Morgh
Saffron Chicken – A Persian Classic This delicious saffron chicken is so tender, it almost falls off the bone. Serve it simply with rice or try my Shirin Polo (Persian sweet rice) recipe to go with it. Ingredients (Serving 4…
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…
