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Tahdig – Persian crispy rice – ته دیگ

April 29, 2021May 24, 2020

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.

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Iranian mixed rice | Polo | برنج مخلوط

October 9, 2022May 24, 2020

The ultimate recipe for vegan Persian mixed rice – برنج مخلوط. To achieve lightness and flavour, this traditional method parboils then steams the rice. With a layer of tahdig – crispy potatoes –  ته دیگ, you will be craving more with every mouthful.

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Vegan Iranian Spaghetti Bolognese | Macaroni with tahdig | ماکارونی

October 9, 2022April 2, 2021

This is no ordinary spaghetti bolognese. The layers of pasta and sauce have a smokey flavour and are topped with crispy tahdig.

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Khoresht e Bamieh | Iranian Okra Stew | خورشت بامیه

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022

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 …

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