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Khoreshte Esfanaj Aloo – Stew with Spinach and Prunes
Read moreI 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
Read moreThis 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
Read moreZucchini 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. This recipe uses beetroot with the wonderfully fresh organic zucchini from the local farmers market. A simple weekend breakfast or a picnic snack. I love […]
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Brown Rice Zucchini Cakes
Read moreTry brown rice zucchini cakes as a healthy and nutritious snack for picnics or a light lunch. Turmeric adds that Persian touch. I often makes these delicious rice cakes as a lunch box filler for my hungry boys. This recipes uses the absorption method for cooking the rice. This is referred to in Farsi as […]
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Baghali Polo – Rice with Broad Beans, Dill & Chicken
Read moreBaghali 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 a little time consuming to remove the outer husks from the bread bean, it is a quick and easy Iranian meal, served with Yoghurt, mixed […]
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Broad Beans – Baghali
Read moreBroad beans or Baghali is commonly used around the world. It is also known as Fava beans. Baghali can be used fresh, frozen or dried. I prefer to use the frozen beans, and always have a couple of packets in the freezer. Baghali Polo is a popular Iranian rice dish with dill. If using the […]
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Adas – Green Lentils
Read moreAdas or more commonly known in the west as Green Lentils is an inexpensive source of protein. Adas – green lentils – is the main ingredient for Adas Polo. Adas is readily available from regular supermarkets, either tinned or dried. The dried version requires cooking prior to using in rice dishes. Simply rapid boil in […]
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Easy Adas Polo with Lamb
Read moreThis 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 a pressure cooker until the lamb pieces are well cooked. I usually then place this in fridge over night to remove excess fat that has […]
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Kookoo Sabzi – Herb Omelette
Read moreKookoo 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 of all the Persian Omelettes or Kookoo.
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How to Make Thick Yogurt
Read moreHow 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 buying yogurt, then buy the Greek yogurt as this is already traditionally thick but I prefer to my own homemade yogurt. I often get asked […]
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Persian Rice Cooker
Read moreA 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 you purchase your rice cooker that you buy the Persian style rice cooker. Currently there are 2 types of electric rice cookers on the market. […]
