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Quince and Plum Stew for an Autumn Day

Quince and plum stew is a traditional Persian dish which is popular in the fall when quince is available. Its combination with plums makes this a sour-sweet dish, because sugar can be used to take off the sour edge of plums for a better taste. This stew has a truly tempting aroma.

Chive Stew ,New Rival for Ghormeh Sabzi Stew

Chive stew is a recipe from the western Kurdistan Province of Iran. It is so delicious that it rivals with one of Iran’s top favorite stews – the Ghormeh Sabzi. Chive stew is cooked across Iran with slightly different recipes. The original recipe is as follows:

Iranian candy Recipe / Halva

Halva is a favorite dessert throughout the Middle East. Many varieties are made with tahini or semolina flour. This Persian version uses a simple mixture of flour, butter, and sugar with the sweet perfume of rosewater. Cut into wedges and serve with tea or coffee.

Kalam Polo, Shiraz

Not everyone is enchanted by the smell of cabbage, but they might change their mind if they give this Shirazi dish a try. Kalam polo, cabbage rice, is eaten quite often in this city of Persian poets, and the flavor comes from the various fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, chives, basil, tarragon, dill, and summer savory. Served with ‘pigeon head’ meatballs (named for their size), it can also be made vegetarian-friendly by skipping them altogether.

Baghla ghatogh, Gilan and Mazandaran provinces

You’ve probably never thought that broad beans could be a comfort food, but baghla ghatogh has the potential to change that. Made with garlic, turmeric, plenty of fresh dill, and soft-boiled eggs, this traditional dish of the northern Caspian region is ridiculously tasty. Often served with rice, it will surely soothe your soul even more eaten by itself or with some warm bread.

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