Deemaaj دیماج قزوینی

Qazvin in NW of Tehran, is one of ancient cities of Iran. Qazvin was capital of the Persian Empire under Safavids for 57 years. Nowadays, this city is one of important cultural and tourism centre in Iran due to archaeological sites, fortifications, monuments, ……. and beautiful sights and for its carpet patterns, poets, pistachio gardens

Azerbaijani yogurt soup

Soup is always one of the favourite dishes in Iran. Star of this dish is yogurt. Very healthy soup with lots of fresh and fragrant herbs. Ingredients 500 g plain yogurt 4 cups water 1 medium onion, finely chopped 300 g mixed herbs includes: chives or spring onions, spinach, parsley, coriander , tarragon ( if

Herb stuffed bread ( herbs samosa)

This is a very simple but healthy and tasteful recipe.  For wrapping herbs, I  use a kind of  Iranian bread that is called ‘ Lavash bread similar to tortilla bread . Ingredients 3 lavash bread (Tortilla bread) 30 g parsley leaves 30 g spring onions 50 g spinach leaves ½ Tsp turmeric powder Salt- pepper

Toasted bread omelette with herbs / cheese

These  are omelettes with toasted breads but in different way.   Ingredients for omelette with herbs 1 large egg 1 slice of bread 2 tbs of olive oil 3 tbs of fresh herbs ( dill, tarragon and coriander) A clove of small garlic Salt- pepper- turmeric       Ingredients for omelette with cheddar cheese

Traditional Herb salad with bread and cheese OR Sabzi Khordan سبزی خوردن با نان و پنیر

In Persian food table you will always have vegetable or herbs salad in summer time and different types of pickles in winter season. These salads are made of fresh fruits or vegetables that usually housewives are buying straightly fresh from vegetable grocery. In my country when we buy herbs, it is always selling in big

Persian herb stew ( Ghormeh sabzi)

Ghormeh sabzi, is one of the most beloved, delicious, aromatic and popular Iranian stew. It is often said Ghormeh sabzi , to be national dish of Iran. The history of Ghormeh sabzi dates back to more than 500 years ago. This stew prepares with diced meat, loads of finely chopped herbs such as Parsley, cilantro,

Persian frittata with herbs (Kookoo Sabzi)

Kookoo (frittata) is a group of Persian meatless (mostly) and sometimes with meat foods that is mixed with eggs. Kookoo is quit easy and quick to make. Kookoo might be something like frittata or herb patties: a mixture of egg with vegetables. Sabzi means herb in Farsi. In koko sabzi, herbs such as parsley, coriander, chives