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Sweet Saffron Potato Patties (Kookoo Ghandi)

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page This dish consists of fried potatoes and eggs, blended with some sugar and saffron. Ingredients: 7 medium size potatoes or 3 cups of cooked and graded potatoes 3 eggs 3-4 tablespoons sugar 1/3 teaspoon powdered saffron dissolved in a tablespoon of hot water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup oil Method: Wash, scrub and rinse potatoes. Place potatoes in a large pot and pour enough water to cover them plus an extra inch of water. Cook for ab..

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How to Brew the Perfect Persian Cup of Tea (Chai)

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page When you walk into an Iranian home after the customary greetings, the first thing you would be offered as soon as you sit down is a well brewed hot cup of tea. Tea is the hot beverage of choice in Iran where it is served for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between with at least one or more refills. There's more to drinking tea than meets the eye. It's about being together with family and friends, relaxing and talking. However, when alone nothing is better than drinking tea and reading a good book! &nb..

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Olivieh Salad Recipe #2

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page There have been culinary contributions from other cultures that were well received when they made their way into our culture, such as macaroni, Olivieh salad and in the recent years, pizza. As I understand it, salad olivieh was first introduced to the Iranian cuisine somewhere between the late 60's and the early 70's and it easily became one of our popular dishes. It is said that "salad Olivier" was created by a French chef M. Olivier who opened a restaurant in Moscow in the 19th century and this was ..

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Persian Eggplant and Whey (Kashk-e Bademjan) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Kashke-e Bademjan is the quintessential Persian dish. If you haven't tasted it yet, try it. You'll be surprised how tasty this combination of eggplants, whey (kashk), caramelized onion and garlic can be. So simple and yet so tasty. This is also a perfect dish for those that say Persian cooking is too time consuming. Ingredients: 2 large eggplants 2 large onions, peeled, finely sliced 7 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons dried mint 1/2 teaspoon tu..

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Persian Milk and Rice Pudding (Shir Berenj) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Ingredients: Serves 4 1 cup rice, rinse and soak in 2 cups of water 1 cup water 3 cups whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup rose water 1 teaspoon ground saffron dissolved in 3 tablespoons hot water Toppings: Cinnamon, honey, grape molasses or jam Method: Rinse rice with cool water and soak in 2 cups of water, preferably overnight. If not, soak for at least two hours before cooking. Drain. In a non-stick pot place rice and water on medium-low heat, bring..

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Beetroot & Yogurt Dip (Beetroot Borani) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Ingredients: Serves 4-6 2-3 small-size beetroots 2 cups plain yogurt Dash of salt 1 tablespoon sugar Method: Place beets in a pan, add a cup of water, cook on medium-low heat for about an hour until it softens. Remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool. Remove the skin, cut into small bite-size pieces or coarsely the beets using a food processor or a hand grater. Combine yogurt, beets, salt and sugar. Mix well. Refrigerate for a couple of hou..

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Persian Sweet Rice (Shirin Polow) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's all about getting together with the people you love and care about. Spending time together, telling stories, laughing, giving thanks and of course eating delicious food and mouth-watering sweets. Like many Iranians I do add my own Persian cooking touches to the Thanksgiving menu. I feel the meal is not complete if there's no rice to go with it! Out of an array of Persian rice dishes, there are two that I think would complement the Thanksgiving feast. Rice with d..

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Chicken with Green Beans and Carrots (Khorak-e Morgh) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Ingredients: Serves 4 1 pound chicken breasts/drumsticks or both 1 large onion; thinly sliced 2 cups frozen green beans or fresh green beans; cut in 1-2 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups of sliced carrots or baby carrots 2 medium tomatoes cut into thick slices 2 cloves of garlic; finely chopped 1 can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup of water Salt and pepper to taste Method: ..

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Rice with Lentils (Adas Polow) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Adas polow is one of the traditional Iranian dishes that I grew up with. It is a good meal to prepare when you don't have a lot of time on your hands yet you want something delicious with some nutritional value that is easy to make. Lentil rice is not considered as a fancy Iranian cuisine and it is not usually served in formal gatherings. However, you can make it for your family, close relatives and friends. That's what I do. This dish could be made with or without meat. Vegetarians can omit adding the ground m..

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Yogurt with Herbs, Raisins and Walnuts (Mast-o-Sabzi) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Today, it really feels like summer. It’s hot, humid and sticky. It’s the kind of weather that makes you not want to step into the kitchen, let alone cook a gourmet meal. Therefore, I’m sticking to a cool, smooth, and healthy yogurt and herbs dish for dinner. The combination of plain yogurt, aromatic and flavorful vegetables, crunchy walnuts and tasty sweet raisins makes a light and delicious meal for hot summer days. Ingredients: Serves 4 2 cups plain yogur..

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Quick Eggplant Pickles (Torshi Bademjan) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Ingredients: 5 small size eggplants, rinse, dry; do not peel and make a long cut on the side 5-7 cloves of garlic, peeled, cut in half 2 cups white, red or apple vinegar 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional) 2-3 tablespoons salt 2-3 small red hot peppers 1 teaspoon angelica powder (golpar) 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (siah-daneh) 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (tokhm-e geshneez) 1 tablespoon of dried dill, mint and tarragon Method: Mix all the dried ingredients ..

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Dill & Lima Beans Rice (Shevid Baghali Polow) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Combination of dill along with preferably fresh baby Lima beans or Fava beans and aromatic rice make a very delicious meal. I think the person who came up with the idea of throwing these ingredients together must have been a culinary genius of her time. This mixed rice could be served as a vegetarian dish along with some yogurt and cucumber (mast-o-khiar) side dish. Dill and Lima beans rice is usually served with lamb shanks or chicken. I must say that it goes very well with turkey too. I have made it several times as ..

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