Iran is known for its meaty kebabs from chicken joojoeh to koobideh, mince meat. But what about after? When the samovar is bubbling away releasing hot, steaming chai, tea, think about satisfying your sweet tooth and tuck into one of these desserts. Bastani Akbar Mashti The most well-known type of ice cream in Iran, thisContinue reading “Traditional Desserts in Iran”
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Persepolis – a trendy Iranian shop and restaurant in Peckham
28-30 Peckham High Street London SE15 5DT Open 10.35am-9pm daily Transport: Peckham Rye rail or 36 bus ________________________________________ No, not the ancient city in Iran, but the Iranian shop, café and restaurant in Peckham, London. This is a charming little spot in the south of the capital and is popular with both Iranians and LondonersContinue reading “Persepolis – a trendy Iranian shop and restaurant in Peckham”
Iran and the Aubergine
Some of my fondest memories of Iran involve food. Being in the kitchen and seeing how my grandmother would make a stew, smelling my aunt’s saffron rice and awaiting a skewer of famous ‘kubideh’ kebabs are just wonderful memories. The cuisine of Iran is beautiful, being full of spices and herbs, such as cardamon, turmericContinue reading “Iran and the Aubergine”
Heaps of Persian Rice
In the West, we are frequently reminded to be cautious with our diet. There are books, websites, television programmes and so on about what we should and should not eat. X has this health benefit, whilst eating too much of Y can be bad for you. We are advised to be careful with our carbohydrateContinue reading “Heaps of Persian Rice”
Iran’s Alternative to Persian Food
Persian cuisine is something to definitely be proud of. With dishes made with glorious saffron, to perfectly spiced stews and dishes cooked with pomegranates, the list goes on and on. In the UK in particular, Persian food is becoming more popular. With various well-known chefs cooking traditional Persian food and writing cookery books about theContinue reading “Iran’s Alternative to Persian Food”
Another Iran 