Author: Margaret Shakibaie
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Orbital Stand Mixer
An orbital stand mixer is a good idea to make the delectable Persian sweets. The stand mixer allows you to have both hands free, and the orbital rotation of the…
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Sour Cherry and Oat Cookies
Sour cherry and oat cookies is the first of my experimenting with the sour cherries, to add a Persian twist to some of our regular Western recipes. This is a…
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Dried Sour Cherry – Albaloo
Albaloo has a special tartness that makes both Persian sweets and savoury dishes come alive. When I first tasted sour cherry jam in London, it reminded me of the rosella…
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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…