This iconic stew, an essential part of every Persian wedding menu.
Khoresht-e fesenjan traditionally made with duck, this dish also works
well with chicken or lamb. In the north of Iran it is sometimes made
with fish.
Zereshk polo
Price ₹390
Zereshk polo is served at weddings and other celebrations because it
is impressive and easy to make in large quantities. It is usually
served with chicken, but it is also delicious with Saffron yogurt
lamb.
Khoresht-e ghormeh sabzi
Price ₹400
This dish is sour and full of herbs. A popular favourite throughout
Iran, this is a meal for both festive occasions and family meals. The
recipe here departs from tradition by adding spinach to enhance the
taste and give the dish a softer texture.
Sabzi polo
Price ₹450
For the Persian New Year (Norouz) celebrations it is traditional to
serve this rice dish with fish – traditionally fillets of smoked white
fish from the Caspian Sea. This rice goes well with most fish and meat
dishes.
Chelo kabab koobideh
Price ₹500
Kebabs have more variety than you might think. First, there’s
Koobideh, ground meat seasoned with minced onion, salt and pepper. It
sounds simple, but the taste is sublime. There is kebab-e Barg, thinly
sliced lamb or beef.
Khoresht-e gheimeh
Price ₹550
The meat would be cut into small pieces (gheimeh), fried with onions,
flavoured with turmeric and other spices and put into big earthenware
vats. A thick layer of solidified fat on the top ensures a good seal
against micro-organisms.
Tahchin
Price ₹550
Tahchin is an Iranian rice cake that includes rice, yogurt, saffron,
egg, and chicken fillets. It is also possible to use vegetables, fish,
or meat instead of the chicken fillets. Tahchin is composed of two
different parts: The thin Tahdig part which includes the chicken
fillets and the second part which is the white rice.
Abgoosht
Price ₹380
This is a rich and nutritious dish, suitable for cold winter days. It
combines complex carbohydrates, protein and fat, and with side dishes
of fresh herbs and yogurt it makes a healthy balanced meal.
Traditionally a poor man’s dish.
