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Indian Vegetable Rice Pulao

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It has blessed my life to have beautiful friends from around the world.  One of those friends is Jeety from India.  The first time I tried Indian Rice Pulao was at a dinner gathering hosted by Jeety and her husband. Many of us are familiar with a dish called Rice Pilaf which has a long history of existence throughout the …

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Khoresht Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Stew

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson6 Comments

Over 30 years ago, I met Mitra, a beautiful young woman from Iran. We became friends quickly and we’ve experienced so much of life together ever since. The beautiful thing about the Persian community is the timeless culture they have preserved away from their Iranian homeland. From an age-old language, Farsi, to enduring traditions, like their Persian New Year called …

Basmati Rice with Potato Tahdig

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Print Recipe Basmati Rice with Potato Tahdig Yum Traditional Persian rice with thin slices of potatoes that cook under the rice to create a crispy, crunchy, golden tahdig crust. Course Dinner, Sides Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 4 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked4-8 tablespoons light olive oil1/2 cup milk1-2 medium yukon potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick rounds2 tablespoons …