Fewer things remind me more of my grandmother Bibi Fadhila than “Tahdig” and the hillocks of fluffy buttery rice that accompany it. “Tahdig” or “Tahdigh” just means “Bottom of the pot” in Farsi, and in this case the bottom of the pot should be a delicious golden crispy disc of rice – which is highly…
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Sabzi Kuku – Green Herb Frittata
Omelettes are often a forgotten meal – which is such a shame as they are so easy to make (my 13 year old is becoming an expert) and are really nutritious. A beautiful omelette packed with veg and other yummy morsels makes a perfect breakfast, brunch, quick lunch or even a simple supper – it’s…
Beetroot with Mint & Yoghurt
Beetroots only seem to appear on menus these days roasted or pickled and whilst I adore them in both these forms there are plenty of other delicious ways to serve them up and I intend to showcase that over the coming months. This is one of my favourite Persian accompaniments and in Farsi is called…