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Stuffed eggplant with lamb, tomato, pomegranate molasses and tamarind
Main course, Persian, Shabbat, Sukkot, Turkish, Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Eggplant stuffed with lamb, pomegranate and tamarind

Originally a Turkish recipe, my version here has a strong Persian influence by using pomegranate molasses and tamarind.

Persian rice
Grains & Legumes, Kitniyot (legume), Passover, Persian, Purim, Shabbat

Persian rice

Persian rice is known everywhere for how good it is, and the secret to a good Persian rice is the […]

Kitniyot (legume) free, Main course, Passover, Persian, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat, Sukkot

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 […]

Gondi soup
Kitniyot (legume), Passover, Persian, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat, Soups

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 beef, herb, kidney bean and dried lime stew
Grains & Legumes, Kitniyot (legume), Main course, Passover, Persian, Shabbat

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 & beef stew (khoresh d beh)
Main course, Persian, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot

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 […]

Kitniyot (legume), Passover, Persian

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 […]

Israeli, Persian, Rosh Hashanah, Salads, Tu BiShvat

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 […]