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I love eggs and his were just amazing. This recipe from World Vegetarian seems like a close approximate - though I know his version included a generous bit of cumin and cilantro. I'm posting the original

I wasn’t a big fan of dampkhtak when I was a child probably because it didn’t have meat in it or come with a stew as most other Persian rice dishes do. Grown-ups had it with sharp, vinegary pickles (torshi)

I’m really excited about this Persian-inspired bundt meatloaf recipe. I came up with the idea of making this dish last night and was lucky to have all the ingredients at home. I was a bit anxious about

It’s amazing how the Persian cuisine has been catching on in the western world in the past few years. There are now tens or maybe even more lovely Persian jewelled rice recipes in English out there. I

Colder days call for comfort food and this vegetarian version of the iconic Persian khoresht-e gheymeh is one of my go-to comfort foods. This vegetarian gheymeh recipe is quite quick to make and perfect

Believe me, I know I’ve posted too many aubergine recipes here but it just happens! Aubergine is one of the most used vegetables in Persian cuisine and available throughout the year. A whole lot of Persian

I was in baking mood this morning, or probably baking was an excuse to dodge chores I couldn’t bring myself to tackle. Yes, not today, I kept telling myself. But you know what such days are like. The

This stuffed aubergine recipe is from Iran’s Azarbaijan province where the dish is called garni yarikh. In other parts of the country it is called shekam pareh. Both words mean “torn belly” but obviously

This version of lubia polo was born out of necessity one day when I wanted to make the favourite Persian dish of delicately spiced rice, lamb and green beans but realised we had run out of Persian rice

Oats Pancake/Oats chilla is very easy, quick, delicious and healthy recipe. Great for any time of the day. The base of this recipe is oats and as we all know oats are among the healthiest grains on earth.

Last month we went for brunch with our friends and there we had delicious sandwich which consisted of caramelised onion, sautéed mushroom and goat cheese. So I thought of recreating the same sandwich,

Last time when I went for grocery shopping at my local grocery store, I saw sandwich thins, they were available in three different varieties – regular, whole wheat and multigrain. So I thought to buy one

Banana Muffins, a perfect way to start morning for the people having sweet tooth. These muffins are moist, soft and most importantly healthy. Banana muffins are a very easy muffin for vegans to make because

Chipotle burrito bowls are very delicious and one of my favourites. So, I decided to make them at home in a healthy way. To make it healthy I swapped white rice with brown rice, you can also try quinoa.

I love eating sandwiches for lunch and dinner and this mashed chickpeas and avocado sandwich is my new favourite. I have also shared mushroom spinach and onion sandwich recipe on my blog. Along with avocado

Pulao is one of my favourite rice dishes. It’s a one-pot recipe, easy to make and healthy if you make the healthier choice, by swapping brown rice with white. The addition of colourful vegetables adds

Quinoa and black beans dinner bowl is healthy, tasty, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. This recipe is very simple and easy to make. It is packed with protein from quinoa and black beans and fiber form

I love eating salads for lunch and dinner, so I always try new combinations to make tasty and filling salad. Quinoa & Spiced Chickpeas Salad Recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner and can also be enjoyed

I love eating salads as a side dish or sometimes even as a main course when I am less hungry or I need something light and refreshing. Salads are made with whole natural ingredients and that’s why they

This article was originally published on Global Voices by Tori Egherman. In her own words: Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Tori Egherman was one of two bloggers at View from Iran. Now she spreads