Persian Mezze & Appetizers
Create a colourful spread with Persian mezze and appetizer recipes, including dips, salads, pickles and small plates made for sharing.
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Persian Eggplant Dip – Borani Bademjan
Roasted Eggplant is the perfect base for a vegan dip. Mashed with garlic, and the added tang of pomegranate syrup, this version has different twist of various flavours. Eggplant or…
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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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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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Marinated Persian Feta Cheese
Marinated Persian Feta Cheese is a wonderful accompaniment to a light lunch or breakfast. And it is a healthy choice. Feta cheese is considered to be one of the healthiest…
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Torshe – Mixed Pickles
Mixed Pickle or Torshe Makhloot is only one of the many versions of pickles coming from the Persian Kitchen. Generally any fresh, in season vegetable can be used. The torshe…
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Yoghurt & Cucumber – Mast-o-Khiar
Mast-o-Khiar is a cool Persian yoghurt and cucumber dip that is always welcome beside rice, kebabs or warm bread. It is quick to prepare, wonderfully fresh and one of those…
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Yogurt and Spinach – Borani Esfenaj
Spinach and yogurt goes really well together. This simple recipe combines the flavours of spinach, garlic and yogurt to make a simple dip, and using frozen spinach makes it a…
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Pot Yogurt
This recipe for pot yogurt has developed over time and now I have 100% success. Always resulting in thick, creamy yogurt every time, regardless of how little or how much…
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Eggplant with Buttermilk – Kashke Bademjan
Kashke Bademjan is a beloved Persian eggplant dip that combines rich flavors and a delightful texture, making it a staple in Iranian cuisine. This versatile appetizer is perfect for sharing…
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Salad Olivieh
One of the best-known Persian chicken salads, the salad is very similar to Russian salad. There are many variations of Persian Salad Olivieh. Some versions have shredded chicken or you…
