Dried limes, whether brown or black are a very popular ingredient throughout the Middle East and have various names, depending on where you are or where the limes are from. Interestingly, all the Arabic names refer to them as lemons,…
Sabzi Polo Mahi is an absolutely beautiful rice dish, full of aromatic herbs, the perfumed rice being perfectly complemented by the lightly spiced fish. What is Sabzi Polo Mahi? Sabzi Polo Mahi is Persian Herbed Rice with Fish. It is a…
This is my simplified version of a traditional Persian egg dish called Kuku, a thick omelette/frittata with herbs and spices. What is Kuku? The traditional kuku takes about 30-40 minutes to cook which is perfectly fine for a leisurely breakfast during…
This Persian roast lamb is a juicy, aromatic leg of lamb marinated with pomegranate molasses, saffron, lemon and garlic. It is an easy but impressive roast for Nowruz, Easter, Christmas or any meal where you want something a little bit…
What is Pomegranate Molasses? Well for starters, it is not molasses at all but is instead pomegranate juice that’s been cooked and reduced to a thick, syrup like consistency. I simply adore it! Let me see if I can describe it…
Salad Shirazi is one of my favourite salads, its simple ingredients of cucumber, tomato and red onions play together so well, they literally shake your tastebuds alive with every tingling mouthful. An invigorating salad, especially on a hot summer’s day. It’s a…