Rice and bread are the staple foods of the Iranians. he ypical Iranian main dishes are combinations of plain rcie with stew, or rice mixed with veggies, herbs, fruits and nuts. There are also varieties of different rice dishes with vegetables and herbs which are sooooooooo scrumptious, inviting, mouthwaterng and yummmy. Please watch my videos in youtbe : theyContinue reading “How to make Persian Steamed Rice”
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Chicken Omelette Pilaf
This amazing chicken omelette with rice, comes from Ardebil, an ancient city near Caspian Sea and is called Chighirtma pila چیغرتما پلو in Azerbaijani language. Chigirtma is a mixture of eggs with chicken and caramelized onions. Chighirtma means screaming in Azerbaijani language. And do You know why this dish calls chighirtam? Because of the hissingContinue reading “Chicken Omelette Pilaf”
Rice with Dried Fruits شیرین پلو اردبیلی
Today I am going to introduce one of Iranian rice dishes. Iranian cuisine has dozens of types of rice/ pilaf/ پلو / pliov/polo dishes. In Iranian cuisine, rice is not sticky like Japanese style. Pilaf is usually served by it’s own or along with stew.The following recipe is called Shirin polow/sweet rice شیرین پلو whichContinue reading “Rice with Dried Fruits شیرین پلو اردبیلی”
Soya Biryani
Hello every body, hope my page visitors are fine and doing well. Few days ago I prepared Soya rice. This is a gorgeous, colourful and flavour full dish which is good choice not only for vegetarian but also for non-vegetarians. You can make this rice/pilaf dish very easily at home. It is a low priceContinue reading “Soya Biryani”
Sabzi Govurma Pilaf سبزی قورمه پلو
I am pleased to introduce a delicious Azerbaijani dish which is called: Sabzi Govurma pilaf. This dish is different from what we know as Ghormeh Sabzi قورمه سبزی.The word govurma means frying the meat in the butter and sabzi is a Persian word for greens and herbs. So, this dish literally means grilled meat withContinue reading “Sabzi Govurma Pilaf سبزی قورمه پلو”
Persian rice with sour cherries (Albaloo polo)
Sour cherry or Morello cherry is called ‘ Albaloo’ in Persian language. Iranian housewives make different things with albaloo such as: sour cherr juice, hot and cold drinks, jam and stew, cake and cookies. One of the Iranian famous rice dish is called Alballoo polo/pilaf which is made with sour cherries, spices and different meats such as:Continue reading “Persian rice with sour cherries (Albaloo polo)”
King Rice/Shah Pilaf شاه پلو
Shah plov شاه پلو or crown rice تاج پلو is an Azerbaijani signature dish. There are different types of rice dish in Azerbaijani cuisine but this one is king of rice. This rice dish is known as : Khan rice خان پلو, shah rice شاه پلو or crown rice تاج پلو and is served inContinue reading “King Rice/Shah Pilaf شاه پلو”
Traditional Samarkand Polow پلو سمرقندی
This gorgeous rice dish is popular in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in Central Asia. It is called: Samarkand polow. Samarkand or Samarqand سمرقند is an ancient city which is located in SE of Uzbekistan. Samarkand polow, can be made with meat like: lamb, beef or chicken, garlic , quail eggs and spices such as cumin thatContinue reading “Traditional Samarkand Polow پلو سمرقندی”
Traditional Samarkand Polow
This gorgeous rice dish is popular in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. It can be made with lamb, beef or chicken, garlic , quail eggs and spices such as cumin that gives the dish very nice taste. Ingredients 2 cups rice 300g diced lamb meat 2 large orange , yellow or white carrots, cut into thick matchsticksContinue reading “Traditional Samarkand Polow”
Lamb Shank And Persian Dill and Fava Beans Rice
Dill/fava beans rice with lamb shanks is a real treat. It is one of the mosttttttt tastiest and popular rice dishes in Iran and usually serves in especial occasions and events. You can find lots of Iranian recipes with Fava beans باقالا سبز. Rice with fava beans (broad beans) and dill is a luxurious dishContinue reading “Lamb Shank And Persian Dill and Fava Beans Rice”