Muhammara Dip

Roasted bell pepper and walnut dip is called Muhammara محمره . It is originated from Aleppo in Syria. It is a delicious, and easy vegan dip. It can be eaten as a dip and spread or as sauce for meats. Key ingredient in this recipe is sweet red pepper (capsicum). Other ingredients for this recipe

My Persian Aged Pickled Garlic (Seer Torshi)

Today I am going introduce Persian pickled garlic whkich is called Torshi-e Seer ترشی سیر in Farsi. Maybe you ask what is Torshi ترشی ? Very good question. Torshi are the  pickled vegetables/ fruits in vinegar or salted water. The word torshi means : sour in Farsi language. Torshi or torsu In many languages like

Nar Qovurmasi

Pomegranate seeds stew.

Fesenjan With Meatballs

Fesenjan/Fesenjoon فسنجان/فسنجون is one of the most popular, expensive and sensational dishes in Iranian cuisine. This luxurious dish, is one of the  traditional Persian stews or khoreshخورشت. Fesenjaan فسنجان was a ceremonial dish in ancient Iran in the era of the Sassanian empire (224-651 AD) as  new year meal. It is basically made with duck, chicken, turkey,

Isfahani Carrot Patties (Shaami Havij شامی هویج اصفهانی )

This is a delicious recipe from Esfahan/Isfahan or Hispahan is an old and significant city in centre of Iran. Before talking about food, I would love to give a brief introduction about this city. Isfahan اصفهان is famous and well known for many reasons such as: historical architecture and palaces, tiled mosques, churches, covered bridges,

Marinated Olives (Zeytoon Parvardeh)

In Northern cities of Iran, having pickled garlic with 7-10 years old and marinated olives in their daily meals is a MUST. If you are an olive lover, so perhaps my following post can caught your attention.  I love this salad or pickle which is called ‘ Zytoon Parvardeh زیتون پرورده’ or marinated olives with

Healthiest Bulgur Kofte

Bulgur kofte کوفته بلغور or bulgur  balls are suitable dish for vegetarians. These lovely bulgur balls or kofte are gorgeous and yummy. It is a quick and hearty dish you can try. Ingredients 2 cups bulgur 2 cups boiled water 1 cup all purpose flour 1 egg 1 tbps tomato paste 1 tsp cumin powder

Shirazi Rice Pilaf

Shiraz شیراز is an ancient city in SW of Iran. Shiraz is known as the city of literature, flowers, gardens, nightingales and poets. This beautiful city is a one of the important tourism centres in Iran. With a short driving distance from Shiraz there are ruins of some of most spectacular ancient sites such as:

Shirazi rice pilaf قنبر پلو شیرازی

Shiraz is an ancient city in SW of Iran. Shiraz is known as the city of literature, flowers, wine, gardens, nightingales and poets. This beautiful city is a one of the important tourism centres in Iran. With a short driving distance from Shiraz there are ruins of some of most spectacular ancient sites such as:

Fesenjan, Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew

This sensational dish, is one of the  traditional Persian stew or khoresh. Fesenjaan فسنجان was a ceremonial dish in ancient Iran in the era of the Sassanian empire (224-651 AD) as  new year meal. It is basically made with duck, chicken, turkey,beef or lamb meat. Sometimes made with meatballs as well. In some areas, It