Author: Margaret Shakibaie
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Khoreshte Esfanaj Aloo – Stew with Spinach and Prunes
I recently found this new khoresht with spinach and prunes. After a couple of times cooking this light dish, it quickly became a family favorite.
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Lamb Mince Kebab – Koobideh Kebab
This must be the most common and well known Persian kebab recipe. The trick is keeping the mince on the stick.
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Zucchini and Beetroot Fritters
Zucchini and Beetroot Fritters make a nutritious light breakfast or an addition to a picnic. It must be the season for beetroot with a lovely supply at the markets this week.…
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Brown Rice Zucchini Cakes
Try brown rice zucchini cakes as a healthy and nutritious snack for picnics or a light lunch. Turmeric adds that Persian touch. I often make these delicious rice cakes as…
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Baghali Polo – Rice with Broad Beans, Dill & Chicken
Baghali Polo is a traditional rice dish combining the flavours of the delicate Broad bean with Dill. This recipe includes chicken and becomes a complete meal. Although it can be…
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Broad Beans – Baghali
Baghali, or broad beans, are best known for their delicious partnership with dill and rice. I usually keep frozen broad beans in the freezer because they are convenient, dependable and…
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Adas – Green Lentils in Persian Cooking
Adas—green lentils—are an inexpensive, dependable ingredient in the Persian pantry. They are best known as the heart of Adas Polo, where their earthy flavour sits beautifully beside fragrant rice, caramelised…
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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…
