Kaal Joosh / Kaleh Joosh - Persian Curd and Onion Soup
"Kaleh Joosh" is one of the traditional Iranian dishes made from key ingredients such as kashk (fermented yoghurt commonly used in Persian cuisine, also available at Middle Eastern shops or online) and onions, resulting in a unique and distinctive flavour from the combination of its primary components.
As a significant amount of Kashk is used in preparing "Kaleh Joosh," it becomes a rich source of calcium, offering exceptional properties. It's important to note that different regions may have variations of this dish. The authenticity of this dish is associated with the province of Isfahan, and other provinces like Yazd, Zanjan, Semnan, and Khorasan also prepare it in their distinctive styles.
Ash-e Reshteh - Persian Noodle, Herb and Bean Pottage
There are many types of aash. Ash-e Reshteh is probably the most popular one. This thick soup is flavour packed with herbs, spinach, beans, lentils, onions, and other goodies. Reshteh refers to the noodles that are used for Ash-e Reshteh. You can find them in Middle Eastern shops or online. Make sure to buy the ones for ash, not for polo.
Kashke Bademjan – Persian Aubergine Dip
Kashke Bademjan is a popular Persian aubergine dip, that is usually served as an appetiser!
It is made of eggplants, or aubergines as we call them here in the UK, garlic, onions and kashk. Kashk is made of drained yogurt and has a distinct flavour, that’s quintessential for Kashke Bademjoon. You can serve this mouthwatering dip with any bread you like, for example Persian Lavash or Taftoon.