Zereshk Polo ba Morgh is a Persian classic made with Zereshk (barberries), Morgh (chicken), and Polo, which is the steamed and fluffy Persian rice. This is one of the mixed rice dishes that you will find at small casual get togethers, as well as larger Persian dinner parties, weddings and most festive celebrations and holidays….
SHIRIN POLO شیرین پلو
Shirin Polo is a glamorous Persian Sweet Rice with candied citrus zest, sweet carrots, almonds, pistachios, and raisins. Shirin means sweet and Polo is rice in Farsi. The mild sweetness and the festive look of this rice makes it a perfect centerpiece at special occasions such as Nowruz (Persian New Year), weddings, or other special gatherings. There are many…
ADAS POLO BA KADOO HALVAII عدس پلو با کدو حلوایی
Adas Polo ba Kadoo Halvaii is a beautiful and delicious Persian lentil rice with roasted butternut squash, Medjool dates (khorma) and warm spices (advieh). Adas means lentil, polo is rice. Kadoo Halvaii is butternut squash in Farsi, with Kadoo meaning squash and the root of word halva means “sweet.” There are different recipes for adas polo, and I love all of…
KATEH GOJEH FARANGI کته گوجه فرنگی | TOMATO RICE
“Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian,” and this is mine: Tomatoes and fried onions make it Persian! I have a recipe for you today that was given to me by my cousin, which I love and I think you will too. This is a tomato lovers’ treat; it is called Kateh Gojeh Farangi, which translates…