Kookoo Kadoo - Courgette / Zucchini Frittata
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Kookoo Kadoo - Courgette / Zucchini Frittata

Kookoo Kadoo is a delightful Persian dish that exemplifies the rich and varied culinary traditions of Iran. This courgette frittata is a versatile and flavourful creation, perfect for any meal of the day.

Kookoo refers to dishes made of a mixture of ingredients that are then pan-fried, similar to a frittata. They have eggs as a base ingredient and can be served warm or at room temperature. Whether enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or a delightful snack, Kookoo Kadoo offers a glimpse into the vibrant flavours and textures that define Persian gastronomy.

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Kookoo Bademjan - Eggplant/Aubergine Omelette
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Kookoo Bademjan - Eggplant/Aubergine Omelette

Kookooye Bademjan is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. One of my favourite nostalgic, vegetarian dishes that Maman used to make when I was a child.

Kookoo refers to dishes made of a mixture of ingredients that are then pan-fried, like a frittata. They have eggs as a base ingredient and they can be served warm or at room temperature.

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Kookoo Piazcheh - Spring Onion (Scallion) Omelette
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Kookoo Piazcheh - Spring Onion (Scallion) Omelette

Kookooye Piazcheh is a delightful and quick-to-prepare dish from Iran. In Persian cuisine, Kookoo is the name for dishes that are made of a mixture of ingredients and then pan-fried, like a frittata. They have eggs as a base ingredient. This particular Kookoo recipe is made of an egg and spring onion/scallion mixture, which is why you could call it a spring onion omelette or scallion omelette.

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Chips Paneer - Cheesy Crisps
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Chips Paneer - Cheesy Crisps

Chips Paneer is a delicious fast food created by Iranian sandwich and pizza shops in the ’00s. It’s perfect for game day or parties as a hearty snack especially when some of your guests suddenly go hungry, caused by laughing so hard!!

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Doymaj - Feta, Herb and Walnut Bites
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Doymaj - Feta, Herb and Walnut Bites

Dooymaj is a delicious, fresh snack for the warmer seasons of the year. It makes for the perfect finger food for parties or an afternoon nibble for your family. It’s very popular in north-western provinces of Iran, like Qazvin, Zanjan, East Azerbaijan and Hamedan. Each region has their recipe for these tasty bites. The common ingredients in all of them are Lavash, which is a very thin and crispy bread, Feta, fresh herbs and walnuts.

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Torshi-e Makhloot - Persian Mixed Pickles
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Torshi-e Makhloot - Persian Mixed Pickles

Pickles are an essential part of Persian cuisine. You can find many different kinds of pickles on every Persian dinner table. Traditionally torshi is prepared in autumn to preserve the harvest and enjoy it during the colder months. However, you can prepare this great side or appetizer all year round! One of the most popular ones is the Mixed Pickle, Torshi-e Makhloot. As the name suggests, it contains different vegetables and herbs.

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Salad Olvieh – The Best Potato Egg Salad
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Salad Olvieh – The Best Potato Egg Salad

Salad Olvieh doesn’t have the typical Persian flavours and that’s because it originally comes from Russia. It has made its way into the Iranian kitchens a long time ago and I can honestly say, I never went to an Iranian party where they didn’t serve Salad Olvieh. It has become one of the most popular Persian party foods!

There are a few tricks you need to keep in mind to make the PERFECT Olvieh and you will learn them in this post.

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