Maman Jamil’s Persian Omelette
I thought, I’d share a very special recipe with you today: My grandmother’s Persian Omelette recipe. It’s very dear to my heart, because I have so many beautiful memories of my nan Maman Jamil cooking this for me. She still…
Reshteh Polo – Persian Noodle Rice
Reshteh Polo is a popular Persian rice dish. The heavenly aroma of saffron combined with the subtle sweetness of sautéed onions and raisins creates an explosion of flavour in your mouth. The brown noodles in the rice make for the…
Ab Doogh Khiar – Refreshing Yoghurt Soup
Ab Doogh Khiar is a refreshing yogurt soup with cucumbers, herbs, raisins and walnuts. We dunk pieces of bread in it, making the soup nice and filling without being too heavy. It’s the ideal lunch or dinner for hot summer…
Zeytoon Parvardeh – Persian Marinated Olives
Zeytoon Parvardeh are olives covered in a paste made of fresh herbs, walnuts, garlic and pomegranates. This way of serving olives comes from the Gilan province in the north of Iran. Zeytoon Parvardeh makes a fantastic maze for your guests…
Mast Moosir – Persian Solo Garlic Yoghurt Dip
Mast Moosir is a creamy yoghurt dip with the nutty, mild taste of single clove garlic, also known as solo garlic. It makes a perfect dip for crisps or crackers, but also tastes scrumptious on its own or as a…
Mirza Ghasemi – Smokey Aubergine Tomato Dip
Mirza Ghasemi is a very popular appetiser in Persian cuisine. It is a smoked aubergine, tomato and egg dip, that originally comes from northern Iran. You can make it as a starter or as a substitute for dinner. I sometimes…
Mast o Khiar – Yoghurt with Cucumber, Raisins and Walnuts
Mast o Khiar is a delicious, creamy yoghurt, that you can enjoy on its own, with crackers or as a side dish with a full meal. There are so many versions of Mast o Khiar. It simply translates to ‘yoghurt…
Salad Shirazi – Shirazi Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad
Salad Shirazi, as the same suggests, comes from Shiraz and it’s the most popular salad in Iran. It consists of finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions, dressed with verjuice (or lemon juice as as alternative) and seasoned with dried…
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil, Raisin and Date Rice
Adas Polo is a delicious Persian rice dish, that’s adorned with lentils, raisins and dates. The lentils provide a source of protein, while the raisins and dates give the dish its natural sweetness. It makes a wholesome vegetarian meal, however…
Borani Laboo – Beetroot Yoghurt Dip
Borani Laboo doesn’t only feed the eyes with its vibrant colour, it also tickles the tastebuds with the subtle sweetness of beetroot and the reviving freshness of mint. Serve it as a side or enjoy it with crackers, bread or…
