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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Pomegranate Rice انار پلو
Pomegranate rice انار پلو is one of the ceremonial meals for an especial night in Iranian calendar which is called Yalda night شب یلدا. Yalda ( on December 21) is one of traditional events in Iran which marks as longest and darkest night of the year. In other countries like: Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan areContinue reading “Pomegranate Rice انار پلو”
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”
Persian eggplant stew with chicken
Eggplant ( aubergine) stew is a traditional and classic Persian dish. Eggplant is called bademjan in Farsi and stew is called khoresht. So if you are eggplant lover , this stew is perfect for you. I love this dish. I can have this stew once a week without any complaining. Eggplant stew can be madeContinue reading “Persian eggplant stew with chicken”
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”
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”
Persian spicy prawn and rice
Geographically Persian Gulf form southern border of Iran. Therefore, seafood is a significant part of diet of inhabitants of the provinces that are located around the Persian Gulf. Today I have made the Persian Gulf style prawn & rice. Prawn is called ‘ maygoo’ in Persian language. This is an easy dish, just make itContinue reading “Persian spicy prawn and rice”
Persian Spicy Shrimp and Rice میگو پلو
Geographically Persian Gulf خلیج فارس form southern border of Iran. Therefore, seafood is a significant part of diet of inhabitants of the Iranian provinces that are located around the Persian Gulf. Today I made the Persian Gulf style prawn & rice. Prawn/shrimp is called ‘ meygoo میگو’ in Farsi language. This is an easy recipeContinue reading “Persian Spicy Shrimp and Rice میگو پلو”
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”
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