Cooling down in the summer calls for a sweet iced drink, and nothing does the job better than a glass of Sekanjabin. Sekanjabin is a type of sharbat - both are popular Persian iced drinks. Sharbat are sweet syrups, and sekanjabin are sweet and sour vinegar-syrups. Both are served cold over ice, and diluted with...
Persian Recipes
Persian cooking is packed with incomparable flavor and spices, using diverse ingredients to create an unforgettable taste.
These easy-to-follow recipes incorporate classic Persian ingredients such as saffron in Saffron Zulbia or green herbs in Ghormeh Sabzi. Definitely try the hearty and filling Gondi recipe, a Persian chickpea dumpling stew.
Faloodeh - Persian Rose & Lime Granita (Classic & Popsicles)
Faloodeh is a granita-style frozen dessert that is a Persian classic. It's flavored with rose and lime, and includes the texture of thin, vermicelli rice noodles. In this post I'll show you how to make a classic faloodeh, and how to turn them into popsicles! In Iran, faloodeh is sold in ice cream shops along...
Persian Kabob Barg with American Lamb
Kabob Barg is one of those amazing dishes that honors traditional Persian cooking and brings me joy every time I make it. This scrumptious recipe for Lamb Kabob Barg is steeped in happy memories for me. As the weather is hotting up we're back to grilling once a week. These tasty kabobs will be a...
Joojeh Kabob - Persian Chicken Kabob
This Persian Chicken Kabob, Joojeh Kabob, is marinated in saffron, grated onion, lemon, and garlic. Traditionally, it is cooked on a charcoal grill, but you can also cook it in your oven under the broiler. I'll show you how to do both! Serve with grilled tomatoes, Persian steamed rice, and salad. This post contains affiliate...
Persian Saffron Rose Ice Cream
There are many flavors of ice cream, but when you say 'bastani' in farsi, it specifically means this saffron rose ice cream. It is usually served between wafers as an ice cream sandwich, and you can find it everywhere during the summertime. There are two main frozen Iranian treats: bastani and faloodeh. Both are flavored...
Cucumber Salad with Sumac
If you mixed salad Shirazi with an Asian-style quick-pickled cucumber salad, this is what you would get. It's sweet, tangy, crunchy, and fresh all at the same time. My secret is the irresistible dressing of honey, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. And it's ready in 15 minutes! Why this Recipe Works This quick and...
Kotlet
Kotlet are delicious meat patties, the Persian version of meat cutlets. You'll find variations in the spices used depending on which part of Iran your family is from. My grandmother is Esfanhani, so this version has a good amount of cumin, and I absolutely love it! It is just as delicious cold as it is...
Dolmeh Felfel | Persian Stuffed Peppers
Dishes with stuffed vegetables are called "dolma" and are categorized two ways: served warm as a meal, or served cold as a second course or appetizer. This recipe for dolmeh felfel is meant to be served warm as a meal, but the leftovers make for a great, cold lunch the next day. Why this Recipe...
Whole Roasted Chicken with Dried Fruit and Wine
Looking for the most incredibly juicy and tasty roasted chicken? My mom's amazing recipe is here to save the day. Pop all the ingredients in a pot, marinate the chicken overnight to infuse the flavors, and this juicy Whole Roasted Chicken with Dried Fruit and Red Wine is on the table with ease. Why this...
Khoresh Bademjan - Persian Eggplant Stew
A Persian stew made with chicken, Japanese eggplant, and sour grapes. This Khoresh Bademjan is one of my mom's staples that I grew up with, and I'm excited to share it with you. "Khoresh" translates to "Stew" and "Bademjan" translates to "Eggplant." If you're interested in learning some more Farsi, check out this post with...