Lubia polow is a traditional rice dish made with green beans, beef, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This one-pot meal offers the perfect portion of tender meat, healthy vegetables, and rice for a satisfying meal your entire family will love. In Iranian cooking, polow is rice cooked with meat, vegetables, herbs and/or spices. Persian cuisine offers many wonderful varieties of polow …
Turmeric Bread and Butter Pickles
Life is full, and the days of preserving the summer harvest to enjoy during the long winter month seem to be a thing of the past. In the age of fast food eating and DoorDash where you can order in from a large selection of your favorite restaurants, the desire to can and preserve foods like fruit jams and old-fashioned …
Khoresh Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Stew, خورش بادمجان)
Print Recipe Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew Recipe) Yum A traditional Persian eggplant stew with beef or lamb. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided2 pounds chuck roast or lamb, cubed2 teaspoons turmeric, divided1 medium onion, diced2 tablespoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons cumin3 teaspoons salt1 4 ounce can tomato paste1 32 …
Doogh Persian Yogurt Drink
Print Recipe Doogh – Persian Yogurt Drink Yum Doogh is a refreshing Persian yogurt drink that is made with yogurt, water, and mint. Read more on how to create this simple and delicious Doogh recipe – a Persian favorite! Course Beverage Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Prep Time 5 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 cup whole milk yogurt1 teaspoon finely chopped …
Basmati Rice with Potato Tahdig
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 …
Koofteh Persian Meatballs
Print Recipe Koofteh Persian Meatballs Yum A combination of zesty tomato sauce combined with sour lemon and barberries and a slightly spicy kick gives these meatballs an irresistibly unique flavor that will keep you wanting more. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 80/203/4 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped cilantro2 teaspoons turmeric, …
Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe)
Salad ShiraziShare this Post JOIN THE CULINARY BUTTERFLY COMMUNITY! Receive a Free Gift in your inbox! Subscribe to receive my latest recipes to your email for simple & healthy global cooking inspiration! Subscribe Thank you! You have successfully joined the Culinary Butterfly community. Check your inbox for your free gift! Print Recipe Salad Shirazi Yum Fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and …
Babagnoush – Eggplant Dip
Print Recipe Babagnoush – Eggplant Dip Yum Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 4 large eggplants2 cloves garlic, crushed1 lemon, grated zest2 tablespoons lemon juice5 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 tablespoons chopped mint1/2 large pomegranate, seeded1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon ground pepper Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 4 large eggplants2 …