Morghe Torsh - Persian Herb and Walnut Sour Chicken
Morgh-e Torsh is a mouthwatering dish from the northern Iranian provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran.
Like many other shomali (northern) dishes, this braised chicken dish includes different herbs, pomegranate molasses and walnuts - A heavenly combination! You’ve probably heard me say, from southern Ghaliye Maahi to northern Morgh-e Torsh - Iranians love sour food more than any other taste.
Morgh-o Gharch-o Paneer Sandevich - Chicken Mushroom and Mozzarella Sandwich
Morgho Gharcho Paneer Sandevich is a very easy yet delicious fast food. Back in Iran, there was a sandwich shop I went to quite often. The owner knew my favourite sandwich very well. So as soon as I stepped into the shop he would ask “Same as always?”
If you like crispy, golden-brown chicken and cheese paired with savoury mushrooms, this sandwich is for you.
Havij Polo – Jewelled Carrot Rice
Havij Polo is a colourful jewelled rice dish. The aromatic Persian saffron rice is accompanied by caramelised bitter orange peel and julienne, sweet carrots.
Braised Chicken in Tomato Saffron Sauce
This braised chicken, served with flavourful tomato saffron sauce is a simple, yet delicious dish. It’s the perfect companion for any Persian rice dish, such as Reshteh Polo, Morasa Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo, and many more.
Do Piazeh Jegar - Spicy Onion Chicken Liver
Do Piazeh Jegar is a southern Iranian dish made of chicken liver. There are different recipes in different regions and southern cities but they all have a common ingredient - chilli. I tried to keep the authenticity of the recipe with a bit of Hami’s touch!
Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh - Saffron Rice With Caramelised Barberries And Saffron Chicken
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh is such a popular dish, especially among my European friends. I mean, tender chicken with a delicious sauce and aromatic saffron rice with sweet, slightly sour barberries? What’s not to love? So this is a great dish to cook for your friends and family.
Khoresh-e Fesenjan - Persian Pomegranate And Walnut Stew
Khoresh-e Fesenjaan is a delicious Persian pomegranate walnut stew! It’s a definite favourite among my friends! This rich sweet and sour stew makes the perfect comfort food for the colder months! It makes you feel all warm and cozy inside.
My Fesenjaan recipe is sweet and sour. Many people prefer it this way, while others like it sour only. I believe the sweet and sour taste is what makes it so appetising for western taste buds. So I suggest, if you haven’t tried Iranian food before and would like to give it a go, this is a great recipe to start exploring Persian cuisine.
Tahchin - Aromatic Saffron Rice Cake With Caramelised Barberries
Tahchin is such a versatile Persian classic! It’s a rice dish, that can be prepared with chicken, meat, veggies or plain as a side dish. Tahchin-e Morgh has a crispy golden rice crust on the outside and juicy chicken in the centre, surrounded by fragrant saffron rice and sweet and sour barberries on top. Served with the flavourful juices of the chicken or meat and some creamy yoghurt, this makes for a delicious meal, that’s also a feast for the eyes.
This time I made Tahchin-e Morgh (with chicken filling) but you can use this recipe to make any type of Tahchin you like. Simply replace the chicken with lamb or veggies, if you prefer. If you go for chicken, I recommend chicken legs, because they are more juicy than breasts.