iranian/persian and vegetarian

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Recipes

Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding

Posted by Sephardi Kitchen  

This Persian dessert is absolutely delicious! Although it takes awhile to cook, it is fairly low-maintenance. Adapted from Najmieh Batmanglij's "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen". MORE»

Recipe #384528

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Kashk-E-Bademjan Iranian Egglplant Dip

Posted by Mitra <3  

This is one of my favorite Iranian foods! My grandma used to make it for me and I always have to order it when I go to an Iranian restaurant. If you do not wish to fry the eggplant, you can prepare it in the oven. Directions for this method are... MORE»

Recipe #375696

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Khoshaf -- Dried Fruit and Nut Compote (Iran -- Middle East)

(1 reviews) Posted by Sydney Mike  

This recipe of soaked rather than stewed dried fruit was found in the 2002 cookbook, Mediterranean Street Food. Almost all of the long preparation time is the PASSIVE time needed for the fruits & nuts to soak. MORE»

Recipe #374281

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Persian Kidney Beans

(2 reviews) Posted by littlemafia  

This is for the bean lovers! MORE»

Recipe #363332

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Fried Eggplant Khoreshe

(1 reviews) Posted by littlemafia  

Iranian vegetarian dish. It must be served hot, otherwise it loses flavor. Not very low fat either but it's yummy. It comes from "The Art of Persian Cooking" MORE»

Recipe #351867

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Vegetarian Kufteh / Köfte (Middle-Eastern Meatballs)

Posted by blucoat  

Kufteh (Persian), köfte (Turkish) and kibbeh (Arabic) are round, walnut-sized patties usually made from pounded meat but sometimes from fish or vegetable pulp, which then is mixed with fine bulgur, herbs and spices. Serve this vegetarian... MORE»

Recipe #347599

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Falafel Loaf

Posted by larry #2  

I got the basics of this recipe from a box of Mid East brand of Falafel Mix and added to it. IT DRY, BUT QUITE SPICY,so make UM LAYLA'S YOGURT SAUCE #246116 TO GO WITH IT. MORE»

Recipe #347149

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Afghan Pesto

(1 reviews) Posted by bluemoon downunder  

Ready to try a new pesto recipe? Looking for a culinary adventure? This quick to prepare and easy recipe is from the uktv FOOD website. I ran into difficulties in posting it recipe, because of the 2 "handfuls" listed in the ingredients... MORE»

Recipe #327601

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Baba-Ganouj ( Baba Ghanoush / Baba Gannoujh )

(1 reviews) Posted by Sephardi Kitchen  

This is a Middle Eastern dip made of eggplants and tahini. Roasting the eggplants under a broiler or in the oven gives it a nice smokey flavor. MORE»

Recipe #317311

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Baklava

Posted by Sephardi Kitchen  

This is my favorite recipe for baklava- a decadent Mediterannean/Middle Eastern dessert, made of paper-thin filo dough, nuts, and a honey syrup. MORE»

Recipe #317223

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Traditional Bahraini Muhammar - Sweet Rice Dish

(2 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is one of the most famous Bahraini dishes. It is a sweet rice dish which is typically served with fish. I just wanted to add: this recipe calls for 6 cloves, HOWEVER, I think it REALLY ONLY NEEDS 2 cloves! MORE»

Recipe #304145

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Traditional Bahraini Cardamom Coffee

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is an authentic recipe for the traditional style of coffee that is drunk in Bahrain. The key to a great cup of coffee is the ground coffee - if you can get Gulf Coffee then do so. Gulf Coffee is light / medium roasted beans which are then... MORE»

Recipe #304029

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Persian Noodle and Bean Soup-- Aash-E Reshteh

(3 reviews) Posted by wklee  

This thick soup of herbs, greens, legumes, grains, and noodles is cooked in a fried onion based liquid. It is customarily served as a starter before the actual meal is served. To serve, the soup is topped with creamy whey (kashk), fried onions... MORE»

Recipe #298125

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Hoda's Cucumber-Yogurt With Dill

(2 reviews) Posted by mliss29  

I asked my friend Hoda what this dish is called and she told me in Persian. I said, "what does that mean?" "Cucumbers and Yogurt." Well, okay. MORE»

Recipe #292585

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Stunning Javaher Polow - Persian Jewelled Rice

Posted by Um Safia  

Javaher Polow is one of the most famous Persian dishes in the world. It is absolutely stunning to look at - so much so that you might even feel a bit guilty eating it! There are a few stages to making this rice but honestly it isn't difficult... MORE»

Recipe #290475

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Nan-E Gerdui - Traditional Persian Walnut Cookies

Posted by Um Safia  

This really is a Persian classic & is easy to make. This recipe comes from the book New Food of Life by famous Iranian cook & bestselling author Najmieh Batmanglij. MORE»

Recipe #290180

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Classic Arabian Kabsa Spice Mix from the Spice Route

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is just one variation of the classic Arabian spice mix which is used in the ancient Saudi Arabian dish called Al Kabsa or Al Kabsah; a chicken and rice dish which is fragrant and lightly spiced - and is thought to originate from the nomadic... MORE»

Recipe #290159

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Honey and Cream - Iranian Breakfast

(1 reviews) Posted by Sackville  

In early 2008 we spent a few days in the northwest Iranian city of Tabriz. We wanted to go to Tehran but all the roads were closed by snow so instead we got to know Tabriz. One of our favourite routines became going for breakfast at tiny... MORE»

Recipe #277556

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Middle-Eastern Herb Omelette

(2 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

This is from "Herbs and Spices the Cook's Reference" by Jill Norman. This substantial omelette, something like a Spanish tortilla, is called a kookoo in Iran and eggah in the Arab countries. A tablespoon of barberries can be added to the... MORE»

Recipe #253500

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Saffron Steamed Basmati Rice (Persian Polow)

Posted by Cookgirl  

Use only basmati rice, please. From our local newspaper. MORE»

Recipe #253159

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