I first tried a version of this Varanasi Yellow Split Pea Curry at a buffet breakfast in a hotel on a recent trip to India . Actually it was the Persian Prince who got it. I just got to try it from his plate. It was so simple but very […]
Vegetarian
Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
This simple yet delicious Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette turn boring old salad greens into a star. A delightful dressing that adds a burst of freshness and zing to your salads and also makes a great dipping sauce for grilled meats. I particularly love this dressing on salads that have cheese, like […]
The Perfect Orange Syrup Cake
The perfect Orange Syrup Cake is bursting with the flavours and textures or juicy oranges. It’s a moist flavourful cake with a soft crumb perfect to share with friends and loved ones. This luscious cake is simple to make with every day ingredients and yet delivers deliciousness in every bite. […]
Red Lentil Soup
Take a cup of red lentils and thirty minutes of your time to make this vibrant and delightfully filling Red Lentil Soup. Red Lentils, some root vegetables and the characteristic fragrant Persian spices of cumin, paprika and turmeric makes this soup taste sensational. This is one of the many frugal […]
Persian Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)
Where I come from in the Philippines, although we eat a lot of vegetables specially green leafy ones, herbs are used sparingly in our cooking. Most of the time, it’s just a garnish, a sprinkle or two even just an afterthought. That’s why when I first visited Iran, I was […]
Eggplant Meatballs (Eggplant Torta Balls)
Growing up in the Philippines one of my favourite Eggplant dishes was called Eggplant Torta. Essentially a grilled eggplant omelette, sometimes with added pork, and usually served with tomato ketchup or oyster sauce and eaten with rice. Eggplant Torta does not look very flashy, indeed it’s rustic and not something […]