Nardoon - Persian Pomegranate Duck/Chicken Stew
Nardoon or Anardoon is a scrumptious sweet and sour dish from the place of heavenly dishes - northern Iran. The word Nardoon translates to pomegranate seeds. The pomegranate is Iran’s national fruit, so there are many recipes using pomegranates in different ways - as molasses, juice and seeds. The unique thing about Nardoon is that we use all three.
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.
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.
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.