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….
KATEH | PERSIAN QUICK RICE
Kateh is the Persian quick rice that is very popular in Iran. Kateh does not need the preparation that the steamed Persian rice requires. There is no need to par boil the rice before the steaming stage. The amount of water used in the recipe cooks the rice to perfect tenderness, and then it…
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…
KALAM POLO کلم پلو
Kalam polo is a type of delicious mixed Persian rice. Kalam means cabbage and polo is rice in Farsi. Like most recipes this one also has many different versions and all are delicious. Different techniques are used in preparing this rice but the basic ingredients, cabbage, meat, and rice are used in all versions, except…
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…
TAHCHIN MORGH ته چین مرغ
Creating and then perfecting a good recipe is always a happy occasion especially when it is a dish that you have always loved and craved. The recipe for this Tahchin Morgh is that recipe for me. It is comforting and delicious with lots of tender chicken in the layers and it has a buttery TahDig…
KABOB KOOBIDEH | GRILLED MINCED MEAT KABOBS
Kabob Koobideh (کباب کوبیده) is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. This is one of the most popular kabobs you can find on the streets of Iran. This Kabob is usually grilled over hot coals and is served in fancy restaurants and clubs, as well as in the little shacks…
BAGHALI POLO BA MORGH باقالی پلو با مرغ
Baghali is Farsi for Fava Beans and in Azeri it is Pakhla. When you mix the amazing Persian steamed rice with baghali and shevid (dill), it is called Baghali Polo. If you have ever tasted green fava beans you know how delicate and buttery they are. The taste is like no other bean and when…
GHORMEH SABZI
If you ask any Iranian to name some of their favorite foods, Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi would be on the top of that list. I could honestly say not too many khoreshs (Persian stew served with rice) can match the unanimous popularity of Ghormeh Sabzi. The name Ghormeh Sabzi translates to fried herb stew, but the herbs…
TAHCHIN LUBIA CHESHM BOLBOLI BA MAHICHEH
Today I am sharing Tahchin Lubia Cheshm Bolboli with Mahicheh. The exact translation of Tahchin is “layered in the bottom,” of the pot that is! Tahchin is a favorite Persian rice dish that is baked either in shallow pans in the oven or in shallow nonstick pots on the stovetop. The recipe that I’m sharing…