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Joojeh Kabab (Grilled Saffron Chicken)

Joojeh Kabab is the kind of dish that tempts you long before it reaches the table. Pieces of chicken, soaked in saffron and citrus, grill

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Kabab Koobideh (Minced Meat Kebab)

Kabab Koobideh is one of those dishes that feels instantly welcoming, even if you have never travelled to Iran. Skewers of minced meat, scented with

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Shirin Polo (Sweet Rice with Nuts)

Shirin Polo brings celebration to the table with its bright saffron rice scattered with candied orange peel, pistachio, almond, and sweet carrot. Each spoonful feels

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Baghali Polo (Dill Rice with Fava Beans) 

Baghali Polo feels like a generous welcome in a bowl, fragrant steam rising as you lift the lid and dill scented rice tumbles onto the

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khoresh gheymeh (Split Pea Meat Stew)

Khoresh gheymeh is a tomato based split pea stew with tender meat, scented with dried limes and crowned with crisp potato chips. Served over fluffy

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Ash Reshteh (Noodle and Herb Soup) 

Ash Reshteh is one of those soups that makes an entire kitchen feel alive. Thick with herbs, beans and soft noodles, it is a favourite

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Khoresht Bademjan (Eggplant Meat Stew)

Khoresht Bademjan is a slow simmered Persian stew built around silky aubergine, gently cooked meat and a tomato rich base. It is comfort food in

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Tahdig (Persian Crispy Rice)

Tahdig is the part of Persian rice that everyone at the table is secretly waiting for. It is the golden, crunchy crust that forms at

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Zereshk Polo (Barberry Rice with Chicken)

Zereshk Polo is a centrepiece dish from Iran that brings together saffron rice, tart barberries, and tender chicken braised in a tomato saffron sauce. It

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Chelo (Steamed Persian Rice)

Chelo is classic Persian steamed rice cooked with care until every grain is separate, light and fragrant. It often arrives at the table beside grilled