Adasi (Lentil Stew)
Adasi is the kind of Iranian comfort food that makes a kitchen feel lived in. It is a lentil stew, gently spiced, often finished with
Bastani Sonnati (Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream)
Iranian ice cream shops in Tehran and beyond serve something quite different from what you’ll find in Western parlours. Bastani Sonnati, the traditional Persian ice
Gaz (Persian Nougat)
Gaz is one of Iran’s signature sweets, a soft chewy nougat that feels both festive and everyday at once. It is often linked with Isfahan,
Borani Bademjan (Yogurt Eggplant Dip)
Borani Bademjan is one of those dishes that makes you pause after the first bite, because it tastes both comforting and carefully put together. Silky
Kuku Sabzi (Herb Frittata)
Kuku Sabzi is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what an omelette can be. It is packed with herbs until the eggs feel
Sholeh Zard (Saffron Rice Pudding)
Sholeh Zard is a saffron scented rice pudding from Iran that feels both comforting and ceremonial. It is the kind of sweet you meet at
Khoresh Karafs (Celery Stew)
Khoresh Karafs is one of those Iranian stews that surprises people who think celery only belongs in soup or a salad. Here it becomes silky
Adas Polo (Lentil Rice with Raisins)
There is something wonderfully comforting about a dish that brings together humble ingredients and transforms them into something extraordinary. Adas Polo does exactly that, layering
Tahchin (Saffron Rice Cake)
Persian cuisine has gifted the world countless dishes that blend simplicity with sophistication, and Tahchin stands as a shining example of this culinary philosophy. This
Kashk-e Bademjan (Eggplant with Whey Sauce)
Kashk e Bademjan is one of those dishes that makes you slow down and pay attention. At first glance it looks like a humble aubergine