Torshi-e Bademjan-e Shekampor - Persian Stuffed Aubergine/Eggplant Pickles
Stuffed eggplant pickle is a popular dish in many cuisines, especially in regions like the Middle East and South Asia. It typically consists of small eggplants or aubergines that are cut and stuffed with a flavorful mixture before being preserved in a pickling solution.
Pickles are an essential part of Persian cuisine. You can find many different kinds of pickles on every Persian dinner table. Stuffed eggplant pickle is one of the delicious Iranian pickles that you can prepare and enjoy in all seasons.
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!!
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.
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.
Borani Esfenaj – Persian Spinach Yogurt Dip
Borani Esfenaj is a delicious Persian spinach yogurt dip – A must have appetiser for any party! It’s such an easy quick recipe but makes for a delicious dip for bread, crackers or crisps (I’m talking about chips, American friends). I don’t just prepare borani for parties though, I also make small batches just for the two of us for movie night.
Borani Laboo – Beetroot Yoghurt Dip
Borani Laboo doesn’t only feed the eyes with its vibrant colour, it also tickles the tastebuds with the subtle sweetness of beetroot and the reviving freshness of mint. Serve it as a side or enjoy it with crackers, bread or on it’s own!
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.
Swiss Chard Borani - Yogurt Dip with Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard Borani is a yogurt dip with Swiss chard, garlic and walnuts. Borani refers to delicious Persian yogurt dips, that make great snacks, sides or nibbles for parties! There are lots of versions of Borani! A popular one is Borani-ye Esfenaj - yogurt spinach dip. This time, I thought I’d switch the recipe up by using Swiss chard instead.