A Persian recipe blog
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 mint and salt. The fine texture makes Salad Shirazi satisfying to eat and allows all …
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 …