Originally a Turkish recipe, my version here has a strong Persian influence by using pomegranate molasses and tamarind.
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Persian rice
Persian rice is known everywhere for how good it is, and the secret to a good Persian rice is the […]
Khoresht fesenjan – Persian chicken, pomegranate and walnut stew
Khoresht fesenjan is one of the most beloved stews from the Persian cuisine. Walnut with pomegranate is a classic Persian […]
Persian chickpea & chicken matzo ball soup (Gondi)
Gondi are dumplings of chickpea flour and ground chicken from the Persian cuisine that are very popular among Jews. The […]
Persian haroset
This haroset incorporates some of the Persian cuisine’s favorite staples: pistachio, walnut and pomegranate.
Persian beef, herb, kidney bean and dried lime stew (ghormeh sabzi)
To make this delicious stew vegan, just omit the beef from the recipe and replace water with vegetable or vegan […]
Persian quince, prune and beef stew (khoresh e beh)
This wonderful member of the Persian stew family is filled with fall flavors and aroma thanks to the quince and […]
Sour Cherries, Pomegranate and Saffron Polow
The family of rice and meat stews named polow, or pilaf (or pilau, pulao, pilav) can be found throughout Asia […]
Beet, tomato and pomegranate salad
To make this Persian inspired salad even easier to prepare, use pre-roasted beets and peeled pomegranate seeds, available in many […]