Dami-e Gojeh Farangi | Persian tomato rice

Dami-e Gojeh Farangi is a one-pot Persian dish made with rice, tomatoes, and potatoes. This food is also known as Dampokhtak or vegetarian Estamboli Polo. What is Dami-e Gojeh Farangi? Generally, rice is a big part of a Persian diet. In Iran, rice can be cooked and served with different methods and ingredients. Sometimes the […]

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Torshvash | Northern Iranian Sour Stew

Torshvash is a Gilani dish, take its name from a special sour-tasting wild herb, grown in Northern Iran.Torshvash is a wood sorrel plant and is in the Oxalis family. There are many different members of the Oxalis family, comprising about 570 species. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas; […]

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Abgoosht | Persian Lamb Stew

Abgoosht or Persian Lamb Stew is a must if you are visiting Iran and no way you can miss it in places like the Grand Bazaar. You can find this Persian Lamb Stew in most big gatherings, such as weddings, mournings or Iftars during the Ramadan. These days, this dish is the best occasion for […]

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Sabzi Polo Mahi | Persian Herb rice with Fish

Sabzi Polo/Polow, Traditionally served on New Year’s Eve or as the first meal of the Persian New Year, the fresh herbs in this dish symbolize rebirth and renewal as Nowruz is the arrival of spring. Rice is quite ordinary in Iranian cuisine and serves as the centrepiece to many meals, like most other mix rice […]

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Sosis Bandari | Persian Sausage and potatoes

Sosis Bandari or Persian sausage and potato skillet is a sandwich that is served as street food in Iran. This sandwich is made out of sausage, potatoes, onions, tomato paste, and spices and is one of my favourites! What is Sosis Bandari? If you are ever trying to get the taste of Iranian fast food […]

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