Few dishes capture the essence of Persian hospitality and celebration like Zereshk Polo ba Morgh. With its vibrant saffron ...

Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...

Stupendous stews, gorgeously grilled kababs and mountains of saffron-topped rice. Piers Zangana picks London’s finest Persian ...

I take a recipe book, and cook from it, for family and friends. I then write a review, and you decide whether the book – in ...

A quintessential feature is the Persian tea service. Brewed daily, the rose petal tea is served with cardamom sugar cubes and saffron-infused sugar candy sticks called “nabaat.” Piping hot ...

Place the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the pan and add half of the herbed rice mixture. Add dried dill and more garlic ...

For purists, this is where Persian food really comes into its own. The tahchin, an oven-baked rice cake with yolk, saffron rice and yoghurt with pulled chicken and topped with barberries and ...

This Iranian herb frittata is packed with fresh herbs like parsley, dill, cilantro, and green onions, mixed with eggs. It is a delicious, savory dish that celebrates the season’s vibrant greenery.