Persian Drinks & Beverages You Must Try!

Persian drinks are just as varied as Persian food. Whether you’re up for a hot cup of brewed Persian tea or a refreshing rosewater drink with Khakshir (herb sophia) or chia seed, there are plenty to choose from.  Since alcohol is also forbidden in Iran, traveling through Iran is a great opportunity to go sober […]

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Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup

Ash Reshteh, is a thick Persian vegetable and noodle soup that is a staple dish of many Persian gatherings during winter. The term “Ash” is used to describe Persian thick soups that are cooked with different ingredients. In Farsi, we call a chef “Ashpaz” which means a person who cooks Ash. Reshteh, on the other […]

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Loobia Polo | Persian Green Bean Rice Recipe

Loobia Polo is one of Persian’s famous dishes. A Delicious combination of green bean, rice, and meat, forms a popular one-dish meal among most Iranians. This simple, easy to make comfort dish has such gorgeously rich developed flavors that do not need a long preparation nor need many ingredients. A typical busy Persian mom would […]

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Tahchin | Persian Saffron Rice Cake Recipe

Persian saffron rice cake also known as Tahchin, is a popular Persian dish with plenty of Saffron. It is normally served with chicken and always garnished with lots of barberries. What is Tahchin? “Tah” is a Persian word for bottom and “chin” is the root word for “chidan” which means arranging or layering in this […]

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Persian Eggplant Dip – Kashke Bademjan

Persian Eggplant Dip – Kashke Bademjan is my first choice when it comes to cooking an easy Persian dish or side dish for a lot of people. Especially when they are vegetarian, gluten-free or do not like rice-based meals. Kashke Bademjan is a combination of two main ingredients; Kashk, a type of dairy product with […]

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