Cinnamon has been a cherished spice in our Persian-inspired kitchen for years. From lubia polo to zereshk polo, its warming flavour enhances some of our family’s favourite dishes. Whether added to rice water or sprinkled on steamed Persian rice (Chelow),…
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Sosis Bandari has quietly become one of my ultimate fast-food lifesavers. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish swoops in to save the day with minimal effort, and yet, it still tastes like you’ve put in far more work than you…
View PostIf it’s simple food with a big flavour you’re looking for, Persian celery stew can help with healthy living.
View PostI love Persian Ash-e Doogh and it’s part of my healthy living routine.
View PostReclaiming my post-baby body over 40 Becoming a mother in your 40s brings a distinct set of challenges, not least the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and childbirth. In the months following Cyrus’s birth, I have confronted a body that…
View PostMast-o-Laboo: the Persian beet and yogurt dip for midlife wellness Pregnancy in your 40s has a way of rewriting cravings and food priorities. For me, it was laboo, Persian beetroot, and baghali beans. On cold Tehran streets, the aroma of…
View PostPersian Kotlet: a dish that holds family together Some meals linger long after the last bite, not because they are complicated, but because they carry the weight of memory. Persian kotlet is one of those meals. Golden, crisp-edged patties, tender…
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