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Celery Stew (Khoresh Karafs) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Celery stew (Khoresh Karafs) is another healthy and delicious Iranian dish. It's a combination of meat, evenly sliced celery, finely chopped parsley, a little bit of mint (preferably fresh), fresh squeezed lime juice and the right amount of seasoning. In my opinion, what makes Iranian food tasty, especially for most of the casseroles and stews (khoreshes), is the slow cooking process and the taking time to let the food simmer in order to bring out the flavors and as we say in Iran, (ja biofteh). Khoresh-e karafs li..

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Cabbage Rice (Kalam Polow) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page This is another great variation of rice which is a stable in Iranian cooking. Even though I’ve had kalam polow in the past, I must say that I didn’t particularly cared for it until recently. I think liking cabbage is an acquired taste. Now that I’ve grown smitten by it, I add plenty of it to the pickles (torshi) I make. I eat it raw as a snack or mix it with rice. For this dish, vegetarians can skip making meatballs altogether. Cabbage rice is a rich and fulfilling meal on its own. And for those..

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Pan Kabab (Kabab Deegi) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page With the fresh air and the nice days of spring ahead one of the great dishes to make outdoors is kabab. There are a variety of kababs such as koobiedeht (ground meat kabab), barg kabab, or chicken kabab to name a few. Since we haven’t had a chance to assemble the new grill yet, therefore I have to settle for kabab deegi (stove- top pan kabab) for now. I don’t know of any Iranian who doesn’t know how to make kababs. I think the love of a good kabab along with the method of ..

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Tas Kabab

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Tas kabab is usually an autumn/winter meal when beh (quince) is in season and readily available in the market. This combination of meat and vegetables is tastiest when made with fresh quince. Since I like tas kabab and find it easy to make, nutritious and delicious, I make it meal frequently regardless of the season. Sometimes, I would use granny smith apples instead of quince. I think it’s a rather good substitute when quince is not seasonally available. You can make this dish without the use of quince or ..

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Herb Rice and Fish (Sabzi Polow Mahi) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Sabzi polow (herb rice) and mahi (fish) is one of the main traditional meals of the Nowruz celebration (Persian New Year). With almost three weeks to go before the official start of the spring season, I am all ready for the cold winter to be over. The weather is still very cold, the grass is brown and there are no blossoms on the trees. However, yesterday I felt like making this traditionally Nowruz dish. Sabzi polow is an aromatic long grain basmati rice mixed with herbs. Usually fish is either smoked or fried. &n..

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Mirza Ghasemi (Eggplant Casserole) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page It's one of my favorites but of course I love any dish that has eggplants in it. This is a vegetarian no meat casserole, a combination of tomatoes, lots of garlic, mashed grilled eggplants with salt and pepper and turmeric as the only spice. Some people fry chopped onion along with the garlic. But as I understand it the authentic mirza ghasemi is cooked without any onion. It is usually served as a side dish, an appetizer or a light lunch. Ingredients: Serves 4 2 large eggplants ..

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Persian Shaami

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Shaamis are meat patties that look like donuts. I call them donut burgers. Grandma's kitchen consisted of a small portable gas cook top next to her bed and a small table filled with spices and the entire cooking gadget she needed because of her severe case of rheumatoid arthritis. Amongst all the spices, her jar of turmeric stands out in my mind after all these years. At a very young age I was fascinated by her cooking especially the way she prepared shaami kabab. I don’t remember the exact measurements of th..

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Saffron Rice Pudding (Sholeh Zard) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page Sholeh zard (saffron rice pudding) is an aromatic and flavorful traditional Iranian dessert. In our home sholeh zard was prepared frequently and not necessarily due to any special occasions or any religious rituals. Sholeh zard is a rich and sweet pudding; good for any time of the year and for any kind of get together, especially for family and friends gathering. This is a delicious dessert that's easy to make. Ingredients: Serves 4-6 1 1/2 cups rice 2 cups sugar 3 ta..

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Halva Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page It’s an easy to make tasty sweet. Halva is a very rich and fulfilling dessert. You can make it in large quantities and freeze it for later use. It keeps well in the freezer. Ingredients: 2 cups sifted whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups of water 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron 1/4 cup rose water Garnish: Slivered almonds Chopped pistachios Shredded coconuts Me..

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Yogurt and Zucchini (Mast-o-kadoo) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page In Persian cuisine yogurt is usually served plain as a side dish or mixed in with cucumber, eggplants, spinach or other vegetables such as beet. However, the first time I had the combination of yogurt and zucchini appetizer was at my good friend’s house Maryam. It only took her a few minutes to put together this great appetizer! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 5 medium sized zucchini, washed, peeled and sliced 1 cup plain yogurt 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablesp..

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Macaroni

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page One of the easy and popular meals in our home is macaroni. This is the Iranian version of pasta with meat sauce. Any kind of pasta could be used for this dish. I usually make it with thin spaghetti. However this time I used rigatoni instead. We cook the pasta and the sauce together afterward. It could be baked in the oven or cooked on the stove top over low heat, either way it comes out very delicious. Ingredients: Serves 4-6 1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion, finel..

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Yogurt and Spinach Dip (Borani) Recipe

* Products related to this recipe are listed at the bottom of this page One of the most delicious, easy to make and nutritious Persian side dish is the mixture of yogurt and spinach. It's called Borani-e Esfenaj. Preparation time is about 10 minutes and it makes about 4 servings. Yogurt and Spinach Dip Ingredients: Serves 4 2 cups plain yogurt 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and chopped or use a 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons walnuts, crushed Salt and pepper to taste ..

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