Basturma or Basdirma Polo باسترما پلو

Basturma باسترماپلو or Basdirma polow باسدیرما پلو /pilaf is a traditional Azerbaijani rice dish that is popular in Ardebil an ancient city near Caspian Sea. The meaning of the word ‘ Basturma or Basdirma’ translates as ‘ to press’ or ‘ pressed’. An other literally meaning of this word is ‘ buried’. Why the name

Basturma or Basdirma polow باسترماپلو

Basturma or Basdirma polow /pilaf is a traditional Azerbaijani rice dish that is popular in Ardebil an ancient city near Caspian Sea. The meaning of the word ‘ Basturma or Basdirma’ translates as ‘ to press’ or ‘ pressed’. An other literally meaning of this word is ‘ buried’. Why the name of this dish

Persian Kebab Koobideh کباب کوبیده

Kebab کباب in the Iranian culture is one of super foods. Kebab is a kind of meat dish made of ground beef or lamb or mixture of both meat with salt and pepper. It should be %80meat and %20 fat. One of popular kebab types in Iran, is kebab koobideh/kubideh کباب کوبیده. Kebab might be

Persian kebab koobideh

Kebab in the Iranian culture is one of super foods. Kebab is a kind of meat dish. It does not necessarily need to be only lamb or beef grounded meat , it could be combination of both together. One of popular kebabs in Iran, is kebab koobideh. Kebab might be served with rice ( pilaf/polow

Coloured Tahdig

Persian ( Iranian) rice gets steamed with the most scrumptious, crunchy and golden crust that is called ‘ tahdig’ meaning bottom of the pot in Farsi language. Tahdig, is speciality of Iranian cuisine consisting of crispy, crunchy, golden browned layer of either rice – bread, potatoes or meat taken from the bottom of the pot

Baba ganush

Baba ganush is roasting eggplant dip. It’s one of my favourites. Very easy to make it and super tasty, of course if you are eggplant lover. It tastes amazing after a day in the fridge. Baba ganush, is popular in Iran, Turkey, Armenia, Arabic countries around Persian Gulf and some African countries such as Egypt.

Cheddar Cheese Mayonnaise Sandwich

This is very simple, cold, plain, easy sandwich with satisfying taste. Simply with 3 ingredients would be ready. Ingredients Slices of white or brown breads 2 tbsp Mayo sauce 50 g grated cheddar cheese Method In a bowl with grated cheese, add Mayo sauce. Mix throughly until combine well. Spread cheese mixture on one of

Baghala Ghatogh(Persian Fava Beans Stew)

Baghala ghatogh باقالا قاتق  is a northern Iranian speciality dish in Gilan and Mazandaran provinces. Traditionally it made with beans, dill, poached eggs and spiced with turmeric. For making this dish needs a type of beans called ‘Pache baghali’ but when you live out of Iran, sometimes it’s difficult to find it, so ‘Fava beans, broad

Baghala ghatogh ( Persian fava beans stew)

Baghala ghatogh باقالا قاتوق is a northern Iranian speciality dish in Gilan and Mazandaran provinces. Traditionally it made beans, dill, poached eggs and spiced with turmeric. For making this dish needs a type of beans called ‘Pache baghali’ but out of Iran it’s difficult to fine it, so ‘Fava beans or broad beans’ are good substitute.

Persian petit meatballs Kofteh ( کوفته ریزه یزدی)

In Iranian cooking ‘ Kofteh/Kofta کوفته’ is a kind of meat ball. The word kofteh کوفته (kofta) has it’s origin in Farsi language, and it means pounded meat in Persian language. Meat ball or Koftaکوفته is made from ground meat such as: mutton, beef, lamb and chicken, along with fresh aromatic herbs or dried herbs,