Khoresh Nokhodchie – Chickpea and lamb meatballs in tomato-mint sauce

I seem to spend a lot of time thinking about Isfahan these days, so I started searching online and paging through cookbooks for inspiration to see what intriguing and tasty dish I could come up with to share. I am pleased to introduce you to Khoresh Nokhodchi! This is a simple Isfahani stew that features…

Khoresh Bademjan – Eggplant stew with chicken

Khoresh Bademjan, eggplant stew with chicken is a well-known, popular, and respected dish that is frequently and proudly served on Persian tables. Eggplant, often referred to as the “potato of Iran,” is used in a variety of stews, kuku (egg-based dishes), and layered rice dishes. The unique and special ingredient in this eggplant stew is…

Khoresh Kalleh Gonjishkie – Petite meatballs in tangy tomato sauce with roasted potatoes

This dish takes me way back to my childhood growing up in Tehran. I remember loving this dish for Its flavor and simplicity clearly appealed to my teenage palate. A simple meatball dish with fried potatoes over steamed rice—how can you go wrong with that? As I prepared this dish, I found myself struggling to…