Zereshk Polo Morgh is a simple, yet classic Persian (Iranian) rice flavoured with barberries and served with a chicken stew (khoresh). What’s in a Name? The dish is made up of 2 parts: the aromatic and slightly tart rice and…
This homemade kashk recipe is going to be your next best friend, allowing you to make countless Persian and other Middle Eastern dishes that call for it. What is Kashk? Kashk in English, to put it in the simplest terms,…
Mirza Ghasemi is an exquisite, vegetarian dip from the northern region of Iran, with smoked aubergines (eggplants), tomatoes and garlic. And its crowning glory? The eggs that are stirred in right at the last minute. Mirza Ghasemi Origin Mirza Ghasemi…
Barbari is a traditional Persian bread that you will just love baking and eating! What is Barbari? Barbari, crisp on the outside, light and airy on the inside is a favourite, traditional Persian flatbread. It is a popular bread for…
Mast-o-Khiar or Persian Yoghurt and Cucumber Dip, is a traditional Persian recipe that goes with just about anything! It is commonly eaten as an accompaniment to rice, stews and grilled meat, much like raita is eaten with Indian food. What…
Reshteh polo is a Persian dish of rice and noodles that is customarily eaten during Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Some families have it on the eve and others, for dinner on the day itself. It has such an amazing…