Tahdig – Persian crispy rice – ته دیگ
Getting tahdig from kitchen to dining table is difficult with the sudden appearance of eager helpers who want a taste. In this article, find out what tahdig (ته دیگ) is and how to cook it with potatoes or bread.
Mirza Ghasemi | Smoked Aubergine Dip | میرزا قاسمی
Similar to baba ganoush, this garlicky smoked aubergine mezze dip is delicious on bread, hot or cold. Read on for my vegan Mirza Ghasemi origins story and simple recipe.
Khoresht e Bamieh | Iranian Okra Stew | خورشت بامیه
Khoresht e Bamieh is a South Iranian okra stew with a spiced tomato sauce served on rice. History of Khoresht e Bamieh ‘Bamieh’ or ‘بامیه’ is the Farsi word for Okra. Similarly, it is known as ‘bamia’ or ‘bamya’ across the Middle East. Nowadays, Okra is grown in warm countries around the globe but okra …