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- Iranian Rice - a Different Way... - Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:57:01 -0400
- This is my own variation of Bhagala Polo (apologies to Iranian cooks everywhere!). It is not the least bit authentic, but boy is it good! It's good hot or cold (I prefer it cold). -- posted by Oregongirl45420
- Royal Persian Lamb - Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:11:10 -0400
- A slight variation on Madhur Jaffrey's Royal Lamb or Beef with a Creamy Almond Sauce
also known as Shahi Korma. Having travelled a little in current day Iran this style of curry was not to be found anywhere. Although Lamb is ever popular the closest "curry" style dishes are the Beryani dishes from the Esfahan region. It is likely that these and others were more heavily spiced as the cuisine moved south through Pakistan and India where the delights of Kashmiri, Biryani and Korma style curries were perfected. That's my guess anyway - Enjoy, this is a special one for lovers of silky spiced creme sauces. -- posted by Jorge&Dellie
- Persian Rhubarb Syrup - Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:26:41 -0400
- Add some seltzer or ginger ale and ice and this drink is a winner! Also can be used as an ice cream topping! -- posted by breezee1984
- Pickled Okra - Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:26:15 -0400
- Based on an Iranian recipe. -- posted by Missy Wombat
- Irany Minty Lemonade - Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:53:00 -0400
- This drink can be served two ways. In a more concentrated form, it serves as a dip for crisp lettuce leaves, and with the addition of water can be a very refreshing summer drink!! -- posted by anidifrancofan
- Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs - Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:46:26 -0400
- Chicken thighs have been the real bread and butter of my diet since my second year of college, when I started having to cover my own grocery bills :)
This has become my all-time favorite way to spice them.
If I need a side dish, I usually chop up an onion, sautee it for 30 seconds in the pan, and toss the onion and a handful of cherry tomatoes on top of the thighs and bake everything together. -- posted by I'm cookin', good lookin!
- Qormeh Sabzi - Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:19 -0400
- Iranian stew. The main ingredients are a mixture of sauteed herbs, including fenugreek, leek, spring onions, parsley, spinach and cilantro. This mixture is cooked with kidney beans, dried limes, and lamb, beef or chicken. It is best served with Basmati rice and plain or cucumber yogurt.
Fresh or dried can be used for the herbs. The best is to buy the mix pre-made at an Iranian grocer. -- posted by One Little Deer
- Advieh - Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:43 -0400
- An aromatic Persian spice blend which is good added to stews and pulses. This recipe is from " A Taste of Persia" by Najmieh Batmanglij. The author suggests adding the rose petals to the ground spices. After trying both ways, I prefer to whizz them in the spice grinder for a minute or two. -- posted by Scots Lass/Cairo
- Saffron Steamed Basmati Rice (Persian Polow) - Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:02:05 -0400
- Use only basmati rice, please. From our local newspaper. -- posted by Cookgirl
- Middle-Eastern Herb Omelette - Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:23:04 -0400
- This is from "Herbs and Spices the Cook's Reference" by Jill Norman. This substantial omelette, something like a Spanish tortilla, is called a kookoo in Iran and eggah in the Arab countries. A tablespoon of barberries can be added to the filling. The omelette can be baked or cooked on top of the stove. -- posted by Engrossed
- Middle Eastern Raisin Rice - Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:43:41 -0400
- A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia. -- posted by Sahtein
- Bademjan - Delicious Persian Stew - Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:09:07 -0500
- Bademjan means eggplant in Farsi (otherwise known as Persian, the language spoken Iran). This stew works fantastically with Persian rice (Polo) and is a dish which can be modified for vegetarians very easily. Such comfort foodeveryone will enjoy this dish. -- posted by Persian Cook
- Roasted Eggplant Dip - Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:00:53 -0500
- This is my version of what many call "baba ganoush." I learned the Persian version some years back (called 'kashke badamjun') and have played with it over time and adapted it to my tastes. Hopefully you'll do the same. -- posted by Chef AndyPandy
- Honey and Cream - Iranian Breakfast - Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:37:23 -0500
- In early 2008 we spent a few days in the northwest Iranian city of Tabriz. We wanted to go to Tehran but all the roads were closed by snow so instead we got to know Tabriz. One of our favourite routines became going for breakfast at tiny restaurants that served honey, freshly drained from the honeycomb, along with a thick, spreadable cream and warm bread for breakfast. So simple yet so delicious. The bread should be like a plain naan bread and you can serve this with either sugary tea (no milk for Iranian style) or plain hot milk. A lighter version of this is yogurt with honey mixed in. Iranians also like honey and butter together on bread. Honey and just about anything is good! -- posted by Sackville
- Mulligatawnski - Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:26:26 -0500
- Southern Indian soup with curried chicken, apples, and rice. This was a recipe a friend gave me and I decided to post it here so that I wouldn't lose it. It sounds fantastic but I haven't tried it yet. -- posted by zepharum
- Easy Green Bean Tomato & Rice - Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:41:35 -0500
- Easy one pot version of Iranian Loobia Polo -- posted by Chef #751431
- Adas Polo - Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:30:40 -0500
- or Lentil Pilau, a Persian recipe from "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Marks. (I included soaking time in 'passive cooking time'.) -- posted by maryannatwork
- Iranian Wash-Day Stew - Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:16 -0500
- This recipe came from one of the Fix It and Forget It cookbooks. I don't drain the cans of beans and I omit the water. It works for me. I also don't peel the tomato. -- posted by mliss29
- Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice - Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:27:35 -0500
- This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and dates, or their nomadic stock like sheep and camels in their recipes. As the caravans journeyed throughout the Middle East, new seasonings and vegetables were discovered and added to the existing repertoire. Each new discovery was incorporated into the diet in quantities palatable to a particular tribe - a fact that many cooks believe is responsible for the anomalies found in some Arabic dishes today. You can use lamb (or camel !!) in this dish, but it is more usual to make it with chicken nowadays.
I have a recipe posted on Zaar for the Kabsa spice mix needed in this recipe. Recipe #290159 -- posted by French Tart
- Classic Arabian Kabsa Spice Mix from the Spice Route - Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:58:54 -0500
- This is just one variation of the classic Arabian spice mix which is used in the ancient Saudi Arabian dish called Al Kabsa or Al Kabsah; a chicken and rice dish which is fragrant and lightly spiced - and is thought to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and dates, or their nomadic stock like sheep and camels in their recipes.
As the caravans journeyed throughout the Middle East, new seasonings and vegetables were discovered and added to the existing repertoire. Each new discovery was incorporated into the diet in quantities palatable to a particular tribe - a fact that many cooks believe is responsible for the anomalies found in some Arabic dishes today. -- posted by French Tart
- Nan-E Gerdui - Traditional Persian Walnut Cookies - Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:06:27 -0500
- This really is a Persian classic & is easy to make. This recipe comes from the book New Food of Life by famous Iranian cook & bestselling author Najmieh Batmanglij. -- posted by Um Safia
- Stunning Javaher Polow - Persian Jewelled Rice - Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:13:19 -0500
- Javaher Polow is one of the most famous Persian dishes in the world. It is absolutely stunning to look at - so much so that you might even feel a bit guilty eating it! There are a few stages to making this rice but honestly it isn't difficult & is well worth the effort. -- posted by Um Safia
- Hoda's Cucumber-Yogurt With Dill - Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:45:15 -0400
- I asked my friend Hoda what this dish is called and she told me in Persian. I said, "what does that mean?" "Cucumbers and Yogurt." Well, okay. -- posted by mliss29
- Bobbak's Persian Cookoo - Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:10:06 -0400
- My Iranian friend, Bob, shared this kid-friendly recipe with us when he had our family over for supper recently. The boys loved it. -- posted by Jaël P.
- Persian Noodle and Bean Soup-- Aash-E Reshteh - Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:57:59 -0400
- This thick soup of herbs, greens, legumes, grains, and noodles is cooked in a fried onion based liquid. It is customarily served as a starter before the actual meal is served. To serve, the soup is topped with creamy whey (kashk), fried onions with turmeric, lightly fried garlic, and fried mint. Without the whey, the soup is actually completely vegan, which is quite nice. -- posted by wklee
- Persian / Iranian Ghalieh Esfanaaj - Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:49:58 -0400
- This is a delicious Persian recipe for meatballs with lentils, split peas & black eyed beans. If you don't have Kashk you can use sour cream, also you can use sumac or a little tamarind paste / powder in place of the pomegranate powder or just leave it out. Preparation time doesn't include soaking time! -- posted by Um Safia
- Persian / Iranian Maahi Kabab - Fish - Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:51:03 -0400
- This is a lovely Persian fish dish. Serve it with Sabzi Polow for a traditional meal. You can use a little sumac or tamarind in place of the pomegranate powder. -- posted by Um Safia
- Naan-Berenji - Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:31:37 -0400
- A delicately flavored cookie from Iran posted in response to a recipe request. -- posted by Molly53
- Grilled Lamb Kofta Kebabs or Panini W Pistachios and Spicy Salad - Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:14:04 -0400
- This recipe I first found on Foodnetwork.com and misplaced it and today came across it in the The Province Newspaper. I love trying new recipes and this was a good recipe for lamb. Sumac is a reddish spice from Middle East that is slightly sour , lemony taste. Look for bags of it ( usually ground ) at Middle Eastern grocery stores and I have found in Real Canadian Superstore. If you can't find it substitute finely grated zest of one lemon. -- posted by Chef #549351
- Kabob Barg (Persian-Style Steak Skewers) - Fri, 16 May 2008 02:31:07 -0400
- Simple recipe but it brings out the flavor of the meat really well. This recipe works best over charcoal or a wood fire. -- posted by Celticevergreen
- Joojeh Kabob (Persian Style Grilled Chicken) - Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:38 -0400
- I've made this recipe using chicken thighs and legs and it comes out great. Not sure where I got it but now it resides in my recipe box as a featured part of my list of dishes I make for company. Makes a great cold dish for picnics after being cooked at an earlier time. -- posted by Celticevergreen
- Bahraini Prawns / Shrimp in Tomato Sauce - Sun, 18 May 2008 01:12:34 -0400
- Bahrainis love seafood & prawns are no exception - here is a typical way of cooking them in Bahrain. This dish is also nice with the addition of a little minced garlic. -- posted by Um Safia
- Traditional Bahraini Cardamom Coffee - Sun, 18 May 2008 01:20:15 -0400
- This is an authentic recipe for the traditional style of coffee that is drunk in Bahrain. The key to a great cup of coffee is the ground coffee - if you can get Gulf Coffee then do so. Gulf Coffee is light / medium roasted beans which are then ground with cardamom & saffron. If you can't get Gulf Coffee then use a coffee which is as lightly roasted as possible & add a little extra cardamom & saffron to the coffee as you make it. -- posted by Um Safia
- Traditional Bahraini Muhammar - Sweet Rice Dish - Sun, 18 May 2008 02:48:34 -0400
- This is one of the most famous Bahraini dishes. It is a sweet rice dish which is typically served with fish. I just wanted to add: this recipe calls for 6 cloves, HOWEVER, I think it REALLY ONLY NEEDS 2 cloves! -- posted by Um Safia
- Maast-O-Khiar - Persian Cucumber Sauce - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:02:57 -0400
- Maast-o-Khiar makes a delicious side-dish. Chilling time not included in preparation time. -- posted by Molly53
- Ghormeh Sabzi - Persian Green Stew - Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:39:36 -0400
- An exquisite Iranian dish. -- posted by Molly53
- Baklava - Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:35:21 -0400
- This is my favorite recipe for baklava- a decadent Mediterannean/Middle Eastern dessert, made of paper-thin filo dough, nuts, and a honey syrup. -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen
- Baba-Ganouj ( Baba Ghanoush / Baba Gannoujh ) - Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:48:26 -0400
- This is a Middle Eastern dip made of eggplants and tahini. Roasting the eggplants under a broiler or in the oven gives it a nice smokey flavor. -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen
- Kurdish Lentil Soup - Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:34:26 -0400
- Very Tasty! -- posted by Stacia_
- Kurdish Baked Fish - Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:37:25 -0400
- Delicious! -- posted by Stacia_
- Persian Yogurt Salad - Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:09:22 -0400
- Usually served along with a main dish, served with rice! -- posted by Stacia_
- Crispy Okra Raita - Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:10:34 -0400
- kurdish/Persian -- posted by Stacia_
- Persian Spinach Salad - Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:55:20 -0400
- (Borani Esfanaj) -- posted by Stacia_
- Persian Rose Petal Salad - Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:55:55 -0400
- (Mast-O Khiar)
Iranian Yogurt & Cucumber Dip with Raisins & Walnuts -- posted by Stacia_
- Kurdish Spicy Lentil Soup - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:20:34 -0400
- Hot and spicy! -- posted by Stacia_
- Kurdish Kubbeh Khamoustah - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:34:14 -0400
- Stuffed Dumplings in Soup -- posted by Stacia_
- Sweet Almond 'briks' - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:36:08 -0400
- A mixture of nuts may be substituted for almonds. One tablespoon of plain yogurt may be substituted for the egg yolk, making the dish dairy.
*may substitute 1 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar
In a small bowl, combine the nuts, sugar, rose water, egg yolk and melted margarine. Set aside. -- posted by Stacia_
- Kurdish Soup Dowjic - Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:08:11 -0400
- Dowjic -- posted by Stacia_
- Kurdish Tea - Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:55:42 -0400
- These are in fact sun dried limes. In Persian the same name is used for limes and lemons (limoo). Lemon would be called "limoo zard" (yellow lime). So when they translate, they call both limes and lemons "lemon". It is known to Persians that when you say "dried lemons" in English, you really mean "sun dried limes."
(available outside of Oman in Middle Eastern
groceries) -- posted by Stacia_
- Persian Chicken Dish - Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:58:04 -0400
- Long, slow marinating in garlicky yogurt tenderizes, moistens and adds deep flavor so you end up with skinless grilled chicken that's as delicious as it is nutritionally correct. Serve with soft pita or flatbread and fresh yogurt. -- posted by Stacia_
- Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad - Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:35:47 -0400
- Persian tasty salad -- posted by Stacia_
- Hearty Spinach and Feta Cheese Bread - Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:38:22 -0400
- Persian Bread -- posted by Stacia_
- Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizza Recipe - Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:38:39 -0400
- Great for kids! -- posted by Stacia_
- Fruit Lamb Marinade Recipe - Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:38:53 -0400
- Marinade -- posted by Stacia_
- Simply Glazed Leg of Lamb Recipe - Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:39:25 -0400
- Hearty! -- posted by Stacia_
- Ravo - Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:13:51 -0400
- Parsi Breakfast made for Special Occasions. Made from Semolina / Cream of Wheat. -- posted by Mistry
- Afghan Pesto - Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:16:07 -0400
- Ready to try a new pesto recipe? Looking for a culinary adventure? This quick to prepare and easy recipe is from the uktv FOOD website. I ran into difficulties in posting it recipe, because of the 2 "handfuls" listed in the ingredients as the required number of peanuts! I have converted this to 1/2 cup, so if you prefer to add "2 handfuls", go for it!. Then - in view of the options provided - I puzzled over what cuisine to list it under. The closest I could get was to classify it as Iranian/Persian, an approximation at best! So if precision is essential to you, this recipe is probably NOT for you, but if you're prepared to try something new, you might like to try it! -- posted by bluemoon downunder
- Aash-E Shalgham (Beef and Herb Soup) - Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:41:50 -0400
- This is a very popular dish in Iran. This recipe is from a friend who lived in Iran many years ago. -- posted by Celticevergreen
- Naneh - Mint Paste ( Persian) - Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:21:32 -0500
- Simple and versatile. I use it in dips, tzatziki, potato salads and marinades. It comes from Northern Iran, where it's mixed with yogurt or it's used to make doogh- a yogurt drink. Don' t know the exact quantities. -- posted by littlemafia
- Falafel Loaf - Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:19:41 -0500
- I got the basics of this recipe from a box of Mid East brand of Falafel Mix and added to it. IT DRY, BUT QUITE SPICY,so make UM LAYLA'S YOGURT SAUCE #246116 TO GO WITH IT. -- posted by larry #2
- Vegetarian Kufteh / Köfte (Middle-Eastern Meatballs) - Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:01:46 -0500
- Kufteh (Persian), köfte (Turkish) and kibbeh (Arabic) are round, walnut-sized patties usually made from pounded meat but sometimes from fish or vegetable pulp, which then is mixed with fine bulgur, herbs and spices. Serve this vegetarian version as an appetizer or a side dish. This recipe is from Martha Rose Shulman and was printed in the New York Times (January 2, 2009). -- posted by blucoat
- Fried Eggplant Stew - Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:52:32 -0500
- Iranian vegetarian dish. It must be served hot, otherwise it loses flavor. Not very low fat either but it's yummy. It comes from "The Art of Persian Cooking" -- posted by littlemafia
- Maast-O Khiyaar Cucumber Yogurt - Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:51:07 -0500
- tasty Persian cucumber yogurt -- posted by jordanpoling
- Persian Chickpea Flour Cookies (Nan-E Nokhochi ) - Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:43:38 -0400
- These are lovely little 'short' cookies that melt in your mouth. -- posted by Chef #809940
- Persian Kidney Beans - Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:18:07 -0400
- This is for the bean lovers! -- posted by littlemafia
- Khoshaf -- Dried Fruit and Nut Compote (Iran -- Middle East) - Tue, 26 May 2009 00:41:21 -0400
- This recipe of soaked rather than stewed dried fruit was found in the 2002 cookbook, Mediterranean Street Food. Almost all of the long preparation time is the PASSIVE time needed for the fruits & nuts to soak. -- posted by Sydney Mike
- Kashk-E-Bademjan Iranian Egglplant Dip - Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:08 -0400
- This is one of my favorite Iranian foods! My grandma used to make it for me and I always have to order it when I go to an Iranian restaurant.
If you do not wish to fry the eggplant, you can prepare it in the oven. Directions for this method are given at the end of the recipe.
You can use any eggplant for this dish; however, Chinese eggplants resemble the taste of Persian eggplants. If you use Chinese eggplants, double the amount of eggplants stated in the recipe.
Kashk can be found at most Middle Eastern supermarkets. Sour cream will suffice, but it definitely will not be the same! -- posted by Mitra <3
- Persian Love Cake - Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:22:24 -0400
- THere seem to be several different versions of this cake. This one is used by Chef Gerard Yaxley at Qoms restaurant in Coolum, Queensland..
This recipe will be gluten-free suitable if a gf yogurt is used -- posted by **Jubes**
- Lis'an El Qa'thi - Judges' Tongue (Iraqi Stuffed Eggplant) - Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:25:39 -0400
- Amazing recipe if you love Middle Eastern cooking like me. This dish is Iraqi (in my case, Iraqi-Israeli). It wouldn't surprise me if there was a Persian variant on this dish, because it combines stuffing vegetables with spiced ground meat, and simmering it deliciously in a tasty sauce. It can be served over any type of rice, and has a lot of juice/gravy that is just delicious. It is quite easy (though there are a few steps, none are difficult).
This dish is kosher, but cannot be mixed with dairy products of course. It is a powerful and tasty dish, and I suggest that everyone try it.
Warning - due to the appearance, I'm not sure how much little children (who are not Middle Eastern) would like it; though if they managed to try it, they would fall in LOVE.
For the perfect compliment to this already amazingly rich dish, having hummus, tahina, and hot sauce (schug), and/or amba (an Iraqi pickled mango) - any middle eastern spread/dip.
My mouth is watering just thinking about it all. -- posted by Kahane Tsadek
- Persian Pickles - Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:54:24 -0400
- From a recipe at World Hearth, author unknown. -- posted by Sue L
- Cheat's Quick Persian Rice (Polow) - Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:16:53 -0400
- This is a quick, short-cut version of the usual Persian Rice (Polow) recipe.
Like most short-cuts, the outcome will not be as impressive as following the traditional, longer method but, if you're in a rush and want a decent quality steamed persian rice, then I recommend following this one-pot recipe. For other times when you cook for guests or have time, I recommend following the traditional longer method as stated in other recipes on this website. -- posted by Chef #1325826
- Khoresht-E Hulu (Persian Peach Stew) - Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:55:15 -0400
- This deliciously spiced sweet-and sour stew was adapted from "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen" By Najmieh Batmanglij.
The original recipe calls for firm, unripe peaches and saffron. I had none and substituted nectarines/omitted the saffron and it still came out great. -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen
- Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding - Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:55:53 -0400
- This Persian dessert is absolutely delicious! Although it takes awhile to cook, it is fairly low-maintenance. Adapted from Najmieh Batmanglij's "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen". -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen
- Aash- E Anar (Pomegranate Soup) - Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:00:23 -0400
- This thick Persian stew (or aash) is flavored with fresh herbs, tangy pomegranate syrup and tiny meatballs. You may want to prepare the aash a day in advance, it tastes even better the second day, after the flavors have melded. The meatballs may be omitted or substituted with vegetables such as mushrooms. If you cannot find pomegranate syrup, you may substitute unsweetened pomegranate juice and reduce the water. -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen
- Persian Chicken Breasts - Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:41:02 -0400
- Years ago, when I cooked for a caterer, we catered an affair for Frank Purdue (of chicken fame!) at the Boston Aquarium. This was what he chose as one of the dishes featuring his chicken. I fell in love with it! -- posted by davianng
- Iranian Saffron Rice Pudding (Sholeh Zard) (Dairy Free & Glu - Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:17:13 -0400
- This beautiful traditional Persian dessert is now a favorite of ours. This version is not overly sweet. Saffron, one of the most precious and most expensive spices in the world gives this pudding it's beautiful golden colour and rewarding flavour. Recipe by Nahal Lovessert, modified from http://www.lovescool.com. I never would have imagined a rice pudding without milk could be so good! -- posted by UmmBinat
- Persian Lamb and Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh) - Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:08:16 -0400
- Serve with cooked basmati rice. -- posted by Sue L
- Salad-E Olivieh - Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:43:08 -0400
- An Iranian potato and chicken salad. -- posted by littlemafia
- Persian Halva - Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:36:56 -0400
- A dessert from Iran, which can be decorated nicely with pistachio and almond. -- posted by littlemafia
- Khoreshte Karafs - Celery Stew - Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:37:36 -0400
- I was surprised how much I liked this Iranian stew. Khoreshte Karafs can be made without mint and parsley or you can use 2 teaspoon of dry mint. -- posted by littlemafia
- Torshi Lite - Pickled Eggplants - Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:28:50 -0400
- Different kind of pickles coming from Iran. -- posted by littlemafia
- Iranian Eslamboli Polou (Rice With Ground Meat) - Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:31:04 -0400
- A quick Iranian dish and very popular. Leave out the meat and make it a vegetarian dish. Make sure to soak the rice 3-4 hours prior to cooking. -- posted by littlemafia
- Littlemafia's Bamieh - Persian Dessert - Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:31:12 -0400
- Well, I failed at making bamieh. But I'm gonna try it again. Mine didn't have the shape supposed to have,otherwise it tasted great! Indians have a very similar dessert, just the syrup is slightly different. -- posted by littlemafia
- Bastani Akbar Mashti - Iranian Ice Cream - Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:34:08 -0400
- If you've had this before you understand why people will drive for hours to get it. -- posted by littlemafia
- Kateh - Iranian Simple Rice - Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:45:23 -0400
- I think this way of making rice comes from the North of Iran. I prefer this to the more classic polow as it's less work to do and it's faster.My husband has a very interesting way to check if the rice it's done:he spits a little on his finger and places the saliva on the pan. If the spit sizzles the rice is done! -- posted by littlemafia
- Littlemafia's Persian Apple Jam - Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:45:56 -0400
- I love it how they put rose water in everything that is sweet! -- posted by littlemafia
- Littlemafia's Persian Grated Apples - Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:46:07 -0400
- A simple dessert that everyone will enjoy. And , of course, has rose water in it! -- posted by littlemafia
- Littlemafia's Supe Joh - Iranian Barley Soup - Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:52:19 -0400
- This is my favorite barley soup. I prefer to make it with oats, but it can be done with barley as well, just it takes longer to cook it. According to your taste, add more or less of anything. This is the way we like it. It's suppose to be thick. -- posted by littlemafia
- Turkey Kubideh (Persian Ground Meat Kabob) - Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:41:27 -0400
- When we go to our favorite Iranian restaurant, my wife usually orders Chicken Kubideh. Here's my go at it, but using turkey instead. I add butter, because ground turkey is so fat-free that the kabobs could come out dry.
I use my gas grill, but feel free to use a charcoal BBQ or broil indoors. -- posted by Ohmikeghod
- Monica & Jamie's Hummas - Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:54:22 -0500
- Jamie and I own a graphic design business. One of our clients owns a Persian restaurant with a terrific Hummas appetizer. This inspired us to try our own hand at it. After trying many recipies, we've created this version with an array of the ingredients we liked best from what we tried.
Here's my recipe, not too bad if I do say so myself! -- posted by Monica & Jamie Pearson
- Fried Eggs With Dill - Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:34 -0500
- This is one of my husband's favorites and I believe, it originates in Northern Iran. You might like it but if you don't like dill , than you might hate it! -- posted by littlemafia
- Persian Raisin Cookies - Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:51:49 -0500
- I love these melting-in-your-mouth cookies! For chewier cookies, refrigerate the dough beforehand and bake it for a shorter period. For crispier ones, bake the dough longer or refrigerate the baked cookies.They'll flatten out during baking so leave enough space between them. -- posted by littlemafia
- Persian Garlic Dip - Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:55:15 -0500
- Found this on answers at yahoo.It says it goes with pita. -- posted by littlemafia
- Persian Style Onion Soup - Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:09:16 -0500
- I think it comes from Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite -- posted by littlemafia
- Persian Almond Macaroons - Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:29:44 -0500
- Great cookie. -- posted by littlemafia
- Lahvosh/Lavosh Armenian Cracker Bread - Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:49:51 -0500
- I found this recipe off of the internet to post for NA*ME tag. I'll be trying it out this weekend hopefully. I can imagine it would go wonderfully with cheese, soup, or as an appetizer with hummus or any other kind of dip. -- posted by Leah's Kitchen
- Bedouin Fresh Date Sweet (Rangina) - Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:29:43 -0500
- Delicious Gulf Arabian sweet, perfect with coffee or tea. Modified from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos. -- posted by UmmBinat
- Iranian Spice Mixture for Rice - Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:38:31 -0500
- From yahoo group. This would also be good mixed into meatloaf mix etc. -- posted by dicentra
- Koo Koo Sabzi - Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:06:52 -0500
- This is a delicious, quick, and easy throw-together Iranian dish that I absolutely love. My grandma would always whip this up for me when I wanted a snack from school, and there would always be something to look forward to later in the evening. -- posted by Mitra <3
- Uyghur Polo (Pilaf) - Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:53:02 -0500
- Polo (a Central Asian variant on the word pilaf) is a food staple found across Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and parts of northwestern China. The different peoples of each region have their own takes, and their own flavors, for the recipe. This recipe is for Uyghur polo, the variant of the dish found in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Uyghur food is on the whole closer in taste to Indian, Persian, or Mediterranean food than it is to conventional Chinese food.
I credit this recipe to my Uyghur language instructor. The recipe can be a challenge to cook correctly at first, but the challenge will prove well worth the effort because it is absolutely delicious. -- posted by mpevans
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