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Khoresht Bademjan – Lamb Stew with Eggplant
Read moreKhoresht Bademjan – Lamb Stew with Eggplant A delicious tomato based lamb stew with eggplant. Great served with either rice or bread. This was one of the first Persian dishes I learnt to cook and would have to be the most popular Iranian dish in our household. Prep Time:30 minutes Cook time:1 hour Yield: Serves […]
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Ghormeh Sabzi Khoresh – Persian Lamb & Herbs Stew
Read moreKoresh Ghormeh Sabzi, a Persian herb stew, must be the most well known Persian dish, and is well known for it’s delightful smell. Many times I’ve had guests for dinner and when greeting them at the door they comment on the wafting aromas as they walked down the street. The delightful smell is from the […]
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Iced Coffee – Cafe Glace
Read moreIced Coffee – Cafe Glace Description Although this delicious Cafe Glace is initially imported from France, it is considered to be as much a part of the Persian Culture as Tea, Adjil and Pistachios. It is enjoyed in the hot afternoons. A firm favourite
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Yogurt Drink – Doogh
Read moreDoogh, a Persian yogurt drink, is very refreshing, and a must with any Persian Kebab. It is surprisingly easy to make, and even more so if you have a Soda Stream to give you soda water on demand. Any plain natural yogurt can be used for this recipe, but the thicker the yogurt, the more […]
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Stretchy Ice Cream – Bastani
Read moreThis Ice Cream is very quick and easy to make. The use of salep adds elasticity and results in a marsh mallow like appearance.
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Moist Date Cake
Read moreA wonderful moist date cake. This is a firm favourite and I often am asked for this recipe. I soak the dates in coffee to dd that extra moistness and interesting taste. Additional Tips For a variation, stir through 1 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds.
