A Persian recipe blog
Kabab Koobideh is made from ground lamb or beef or a mix of both. It simply translates to slammed kabab, because of how it was made traditionally in the past. The meat was placed on a large stone and got smashed with a wooden mallet. It is usually served with rice or bread. Both options …
In this post I share with you my redcurrant jam recipe with a Persian twist. I may not be a fan of very hot weather, but one of the reasons I love summer is, that there is an abundance of fresh berries available. Besides eating as many as we can and freezing them, we can …
Baghali is in season here in the UK and so I just had to take advantage of that! Fava beans or broad beans, as they are called where I live are a popular legume in Persian cuisine. They are used in Baghali Polo, a delicious rice dish, but we also enjoy them on their own …
Kabuli Pulao is an incredibly delicious dish from Afghanistan, as the name suggests. This light and aromatic rice dish with lamb, other meat or poultry, that’s jewelled with carrots and raisins is the Afghan national dish. It is also popular in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Other forms of spelling include Qabuli Pulao, Qabeli Palaw and Qabuli …
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 or a tasty snack for yourself. I have fond memories of walking through the bazaars …
Mast Moosir is a creamy yoghurt dip with the nutty, mild taste of Persian shallots. It makes a perfect dip for crisps or crackers, but also tastes scrumptious on its own or as a side next to Persian main dishes. Moosir is a Persian shallot. They look completely different than the shallots we are used …
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 and cucumber’ and so the basic version is made of yoghurt, cucumbers and garlic, seasoned …
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 on it’s own! Ingredients (4 portions) 500g/1.1lbs Greek or Greek style yoghurt 150g beetroot (about …
Carrot jam is one of my favourite jams! Maybe that’s because my Maman used to make it a lot. If you haven’t tried it, I dare you to give it a go! Ingredients (for about 1.2kg) 800g / 1.75 lbs carrots 800g / 1.75 lbs sugar 475ml / 2 cups water 60ml / 1/4 cp …
Spring is in full swing and so I experimented a bit in the kitchen and created a marinade for my sticky BBQ chicken wings. They’re full of flavour, with a hint of sourness and fall-off-the-bone tender! Don’t worry, if you don’t have a garden and BBQ. You can also pop these bad boys in the …
