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…
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…
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…
