tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post1326045034372826900..comments2024-03-26T10:41:38.466-04:00Comments on Turmeric & Saffron: Joojeh Kabab, Persian Grilled Saffron ChickenAzita Mehranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-82626241304622094322016-04-29T20:33:47.109-04:002016-04-29T20:33:47.109-04:00Thanks for this recipe. I made this and the Persia...Thanks for this recipe. I made this and the Persian rice for me and my wife tonight and it all came out perfectly. Probably the best kabobs I've ever had! I thought the recipe (and the rice recipe too) was quite easy to follow and implement. Great stuff!!LarryFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596457063892475537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-54831657768602197832016-03-18T13:29:13.160-04:002016-03-18T13:29:13.160-04:00Yes, you can bake them in the oven. Preheat oven t...Yes, you can bake them in the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken from marinade and place in a lightly greased baking dish. You may drizzle a little olive oil on top. Bake for one hour or until chicken is fully cooked. Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-4775960777688672202016-03-17T17:47:18.962-04:002016-03-17T17:47:18.962-04:00Can I bake these instead? What temperature and ho...Can I bake these instead? What temperature and how long would I bake them for? Grilling would be ideal and tastier but in the colder months that is a little difficult.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460609447907782995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-42790427347482577202015-01-03T15:18:07.527-05:002015-01-03T15:18:07.527-05:00If you are new to this recipe or Persian cooking, ...If you are new to this recipe or Persian cooking, please consider the author's sage advice. Err to authenticity and opt for limes over lemons and always invest in fresh citrus versus bottled juice extracts. Another tip is to continue squeezing fresh limes over the kabobs while grilling. Adds moisture to the tenderness of the chicken. These subtle differences migrate the taste from really goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-82996261143058058562014-08-23T21:20:40.190-04:002014-08-23T21:20:40.190-04:00Here's the link to the rice recipe: http://tur...Here's the link to the rice recipe: http://turmericsaffron.blogspot.com/2008/12/polow-persian-rice.htmlAzita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-70850566384842764672014-07-01T13:09:22.678-04:002014-07-01T13:09:22.678-04:00I thought the Indians made good chicken. And they ...I thought the Indians made good chicken. And they do. But one of the most memorable chicken dishes, <a href="http://www.greenricekabob.com/" rel="nofollow">persian lamb kabob</a> I had in recent memory, was at an Iranian restaurant.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03222178078233202226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-77447196035920979252014-06-29T13:06:45.734-04:002014-06-29T13:06:45.734-04:00Erum, powdered saffron is the saffron strands that...Erum, powdered saffron is the saffron strands that have been crushed and turned into powder. Use a small pinch of saffron (about 10 strands).Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-25033410620958910892014-06-21T22:11:40.186-04:002014-06-21T22:11:40.186-04:00I made this once and it came out overly saffron-ta...I made this once and it came out overly saffron-tasting. I used spanish saffron strands. Is powdered saffron the same as saffron threads? If not, how much of the saffron strands should I use? Thank you so much. I love yourblog.Erumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-63951650912784148652014-03-15T20:00:40.394-04:002014-03-15T20:00:40.394-04:00Merci Azita jan, I knew something was missing from...Merci Azita jan, I knew something was missing from my jojeh and it was the yogurt, I was using more lemon juice and water to compensate my marinade; it was okay, but it's not "Jojeh kabob". Thanks to you, I will make a better jojeh Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483266232487506476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-13823786048103109162013-12-17T15:16:23.042-05:002013-12-17T15:16:23.042-05:00Joojeh kabab seems very delicious and great. Thank...Joojeh kabab seems very delicious and great. Thanks for sharing.kolay yemek tariflerihttp://www.kolaylezzet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-81211721968058837452013-08-20T22:41:09.077-04:002013-08-20T22:41:09.077-04:00Julia, I only allow the chicken to marinate in ref...Julia, I only allow the chicken to marinate in refrigerator for 6-8 hours and this lime marinade works well with chicken.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-60261124511653879162013-08-04T15:52:12.579-04:002013-08-04T15:52:12.579-04:00I just made this and it was so delicious. Such an ...I just made this and it was so delicious. Such an easy recipe. Thanks for posting the recipe!Christinehttp://www.partofmyworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-26869630198780269052013-07-31T21:43:48.064-04:002013-07-31T21:43:48.064-04:00I used this recipe to make joojeh kabab for the fi...I used this recipe to make joojeh kabab for the first time and it turned out amazing!!!! All my friends kept saying how delicious it was. Thank you for sharing your special talent with us :)Sara Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416544456609969527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-165859356331562902013-07-07T23:15:47.341-04:002013-07-07T23:15:47.341-04:00You can cook it in the oven or on the stove-top. I...You can cook it in the oven or on the stove-top. It's not the same but it is equally delicious.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-20092683909998899352013-07-07T21:57:50.854-04:002013-07-07T21:57:50.854-04:00Hi, looks great and simple. If I don't have a ...Hi, looks great and simple. If I don't have a grill, can I cook it in over or stove-top and will they taste the same? Sometimes that make a big difference. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-44908506318340802922013-07-02T02:38:52.400-04:002013-07-02T02:38:52.400-04:00We pick up kabobs weekly, living in a city with a ...We pick up kabobs weekly, living in a city with a fair-sized population of Persians makes that easy. The ones' we get have a few more ingredients in them then the recipe given above, though I am guessing by taste and colour--yogourt, lemon juice, turmeric, onion, small amount of garlic, cumin, black pepper and salt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-43527721320879831832013-04-15T00:58:11.925-04:002013-04-15T00:58:11.925-04:00Hello,
I am trying to cook this dish for my persia...Hello,<br />I am trying to cook this dish for my persian boyfried. My question is what kind of rice do you cook alongside the kababs? Can I have the recipe for the rice?<br />Thank you!Alixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-65030098433385097222013-03-21T18:38:14.638-04:002013-03-21T18:38:14.638-04:00I made this and tried another recipe using the Sad...I made this and tried another recipe using the Sadaf seasoning for chicken kabob. This recipe is by far the best! It tastes just like our favorite Persian restaurant that is in another part of our state. Now to get a really great naan recipe that I can make at home and my meal is complete! Thank you so much for such a wonderful recipe and such a beautiful website. You are a gift!yaldrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15768675305186361584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-64256600127231130042013-03-18T21:53:22.365-04:002013-03-18T21:53:22.365-04:00Thanks for this recipe! I just made this tonight a...Thanks for this recipe! I just made this tonight and it was sooooo delicious! I was stuck in a rut with my same-old chicken recipes and then I found this! My hubby ate lots even though he wasn't even hungry. I used the left over marinade to stir fry with rice and it was really tasty.Lovenickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08043206559384867635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-20725146373659691232013-02-19T09:33:34.871-05:002013-02-19T09:33:34.871-05:00Suspire, I'd like to cover the chicken pieces ...Suspire, I'd like to cover the chicken pieces completely. You can cut the marinade in half if you prefer. I wouldn't reuse it the next day.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-33776077010597753692013-02-17T15:05:34.393-05:002013-02-17T15:05:34.393-05:00Looks great. That's a lot of marinade for 2lbs...Looks great. That's a lot of marinade for 2lbs of chicken. I assume you'll have a good bit left over. Is it reusable for another meal the next day?suspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668431874518919314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-91855709350529572652013-01-21T10:08:41.829-05:002013-01-21T10:08:41.829-05:00Do you have a recipe for the rice? ThanksDo you have a recipe for the rice? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-49156418645702491532013-01-10T09:47:44.561-05:002013-01-10T09:47:44.561-05:00I thank you Azita for your Joojeh recipe. I worked...I thank you Azita for your Joojeh recipe. I worked with Iranians and their lunch would always smell heavenly so one day they offered to buy lunch for me and I was sold when I had the grilled chicken with basmati rice. My lips are watering as I think about the aroma alone!! I plan to make a few changes like brown basmati for health reasons but other than that I am off the market!!<br /><br />ManyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014065123357765720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-65650711682822949222012-10-22T20:07:58.952-04:002012-10-22T20:07:58.952-04:00Azita, love Indian food...got to try this one soon...Azita, love Indian food...got to try this one soon!Jillhttp://www.dessertsmagazine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-58342356920874041282012-09-25T16:05:00.794-04:002012-09-25T16:05:00.794-04:00If I can add something to Holly Aylward.
It is po...If I can add something to Holly Aylward. <br />It is possible that you grilled the chicken too long. Chicken breast doesn't need long grilling time. If you keep it too long it will turn dry and tough. <br />All the best,<br />WiolettaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com