Persian Recipes
3 recipes found
Persian Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dip (Maast o Khiaar)
Whether you call it tzatziki, cacik, mast o khiar, or cucumber yogurt dip, it's just a plain yummy recipe for a Persian side, dip, spread, or healthy snack!
Louisa Shafia's Watermelon, Mint & Cider Vinegar Tonic
Even if drinking vinegar sounds like a dare—and maybe that's why you ordered it—it's anything but. It's sweet and sour and icy-cold. It vibrates and clangs with fruit and vinegar, and soothes with sweetness and mint. It is the most refreshing drink you will have this summer. And because it's a grown-up drink without alcohol, you can take it on a picnic, at any park, without having to look side-eyed at cops that might pass by. From The New Persian Kitchen (Ten Speed Press, 2013).
Shir Berenj - Persian Rice Pudding
Shir-berenj is the Persian incarnation of rice pudding, that universal comfort food. You can build on this recipe for your own twist on the classic flavor.