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…
Khalal Narenj – Dry your own bitter orange peel
Whenever I come across narenj (bitter orange), I just have to buy a few. Eating Sabzi Polo Maahi (a popular Persian fish dish with rice and herbs) with fresh bitter orange juice is just something else. But it’s such 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…
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…
Goje Bademjoon – Persian Tomato and Aubergine Stew
If I had to pick my favourite vegan dish, in would be Goje Bademjoon! This veggie stew is full of flavour! You can serve it with bread, as well as aromatic rice. Best of all, it’s so easy to make!…
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…
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…
Kashk-e Bademjan – Persian Aubergine Dip
Kashk-e Bademjan is a popular Persian starter! I feel like whenever I make Mirza Ghasemi (another delicious appetiser) my friends say, “It’s sooo good! But my favourite is Kashk-e Bademjan“. So this recipe is definitely overdue. Kashk-e Bademjan is made…
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…
