The Persian Pantry

The Persian Pantry A well-stocked and well-organized pantry is the heart of the kitchen in many if not all cuisines. It is also the gateway to exploring and experimenting with new flavors, ingredients, and dishes. Cooking is simply more efficient and more enjoyable when the necessary ingredients are readily accessible. Persian cuisine is no exception…

Khoresh Bademjan – Eggplant stew with lamb

Khoresh Bademjan is one of many eggplant dishes in Persian cuisine, and perhaps one of the most recognizable and popular! It offers a playful balance of deep, earthy eggplant and tomato flavors, combined with the tartness of sour grapes. The unique and special ingredient in this dish is ghooreh, which highlights Iranians’ love for all…