Month: July 2013
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Easy Adas Polo with Lamb
This Adas Polo recipe with Lamb, and although it takes a while to cook, it is one of the easiest Persian recipes. Boil the lamb, onion, turmeric, salt pepper in…
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Kookoo Sabzi – Herb Omelette
Kookoo is a Persian style omelette or frittata. Kooko Sabzi is often served at the New Year celebration – Naw Ruz – Kookoo Sabzi is the most famous and popular…
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How to Make Thick Yogurt
How to Thicken Yogurt for a Creamy, Delicious Treat Nothing is better than a good thick yogurt as a side dish to Persian Khoresh and polo rice. If you are…
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Persian Rice Cooker
A Persian rice cooker is a must for perfect Persian rice every time. A Persian Rice Cooker (Polo Paz) is a secret weapon to good tahdig. Be sure that when…
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Saucepans
Good quality saucepans are a must for Persian cooking, as an even transfer of heat will result in even cooking. A large saucepan is required for the cooking of rice…
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Colander
A colander is needed for straining the rice once it has been par boiled ready to put back into the saucepan for the steaming process. Too big holes will result…
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Pressure Cooker
A pressure cooker makes life easy for the busy cook, allowing for stews, Khoresht and other time-consuming dishes to be prepared at the end of a busy day.
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Rice Serving Dish
A round serving dish is essential for serving a good rice. The dish must be about 4 – 6 cm in diameter larger than the container in which the rice…
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Food Processor
A food processor is a must in a busy kitchen. Choose a large-bowl model that is easily cleaned. One that can be pulled apart and put in the dishwasher is…
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Zereshk – Barberry
Zereshk are the tiny ruby-red berries that make a Persian rice platter instantly recognisable. Their bright sour flavour is a lovely surprise against buttery saffron rice, and only a small…
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Yoghurt
Plain yoghurt is one of those ingredients I always like to have in the fridge. In Persian cooking it can be a cooling side dish, a creamy dip, a refreshing…
