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 …
Here comes my Albaloo Polo recipe! This one has been highly requested by many of you and I am so glad, that I finally got around to creating it. Sour cherries are very popular among Iranians. Whether in Albaloo Polo or as a jam – you know we love all things sour, as well as …
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 …
Gheymeh Stew 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 recommend you do. I’m sure you’ll love it! I’m certain that I’m not the only one …
Kookoo Sabzi is a Persian Herb Frittata, that’s so quick and easy to make! It’s a popular sandwich ingredient, as well as a tasty side dish. Kookoo Sabzi and Sabzi Polo ba Maahi are a match made in heaven! You can use fresh herbs or, if you have an Iranian shop nearby, you can buy …
Dolmeh Bademjan are stuffed aubergines/eggplants Persian style. This dish is popular in many countries and each has its own version. Today I’d love to show you my take on the Persian version of this juicy, mouthwatering dish. Dolmeh Bademjan can easily be made vegetarian by simply replacing the meat for more rice and yellow split …
Khoresh Mast is a tasty side dish from Esfahan. Today for National Isfahan Day Manoto TV invited me to present a traditional Esfahani dish on Manoto Plus. With the help of one of my dear Esfahani friends I decided on Khoresh Mast. Khoresh Mast translates to yogurt stew, however it is actually a side dish. …
Estamboli Polo is a flavourful rice dish with tomato paste and spices in it, topped with crispy potato fries. It’s similar to Loobia Polo with the only differences that Estamboli Polo doesn’t have green green beans in it and it involves a few more spices and herbs, plus it is topped with fries. Every family has …
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. Tip: You can make a vegan version of it by using more of the split peas and cooking them in the stew together with the onions and …