tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post7508525944889750172..comments2024-03-26T10:41:38.466-04:00Comments on Turmeric & Saffron: Shirazi Rice With Tiny Meatballs, Herbs & Kohlrabi Fries (Kalam Polow Shirazi)Azita Mehranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-6157575515049845832014-04-16T06:22:37.125-04:002014-04-16T06:22:37.125-04:00it is what we call it REYHAN ! in English SWEET BA...it is what we call it REYHAN ! in English SWEET BASIL Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-81933671449283539312011-10-08T13:12:17.128-04:002011-10-08T13:12:17.128-04:00Tried it today. Lovely recipe. Added some spices, ...Tried it today. Lovely recipe. Added some spices, egg, union, and slice of bread to the meatballs to add some more flavour to the mb. Thanks for sharing this. Keep up the good work.Bob and Ghazalehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156426629262503369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-92202739649113669522011-10-08T10:47:40.503-04:002011-10-08T10:47:40.503-04:00Bob and Ghazaleh, according to my friend who kindl...Bob and Ghazaleh, according to my friend who kindly gave me the recipe they use fresh basil in this recipe in Shiraz, Iran.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-2719470581197962492011-10-08T05:38:37.377-04:002011-10-08T05:38:37.377-04:00Ive never seen use of basil in Iranian cuisine. Do...Ive never seen use of basil in Iranian cuisine. Do they use basil for this recipe in Iran too, or do you use basil as a substitute for a herb that is not available in the West? Just curious.Bob and Ghazalehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156426629262503369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-73060660334915696982010-12-05T02:27:58.696-05:002010-12-05T02:27:58.696-05:00Oh my, I can't wait to make this. I love learn...Oh my, I can't wait to make this. I love learning about foods from different regions of Iran. Thank you for posting these amazing recipes.Leilee لیلیhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244629596924324946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-8092697009254112812010-10-10T16:58:13.598-04:002010-10-10T16:58:13.598-04:00Aryan, khayli motshakeram!Aryan, khayli motshakeram!Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-27608171907988368092010-10-10T03:16:22.025-04:002010-10-10T03:16:22.025-04:00bah bah bah! che bloge zibayi! sepas gozaram!bah bah bah! che bloge zibayi! sepas gozaram!Aryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-18888780003629889742010-10-04T18:03:12.261-04:002010-10-04T18:03:12.261-04:00A lovely dish and stunning photos. Kohlrabi fries!...A lovely dish and stunning photos. Kohlrabi fries! You made my day. Kohlrabi is one of my favorite vegetables, but so rarely given the praise it deserves. Cannot wait to put this recipe to use.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />*Heather*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-8043392445612229992010-10-01T15:50:02.148-04:002010-10-01T15:50:02.148-04:00Amarnath, thanks for visiting and commenting. In P...Amarnath, thanks for visiting and commenting. In Persian cooking, rice is usually soaked in salted water for at least an hour before cooking since this will soften the rice. Your method is fine too. <br /><br />For each cup of rice I usually add 1-2 tablespoons of salt. I then drain the rice, and add it to the boiling water till the rice softens and drain the rice again and rinse it with cool Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-15554808251444108492010-10-01T08:18:23.841-04:002010-10-01T08:18:23.841-04:00I love all Persian rice dishes, and I think they t...I love all Persian rice dishes, and I think they treat their rice very well. I'd just like to know something, though...<br />In the water for soaking rice, you mention "some salt". How much salt do you use. actually? Do you stop once the water tastes salty enough?<br />Since you already soak in salt, is it enough to salt up the rice for this dish till its completion? <br />ActuallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-45369092277241532242010-09-28T14:10:57.228-04:002010-09-28T14:10:57.228-04:00I love the idea of kohlrabi fries, a delicious dis...I love the idea of kohlrabi fries, a delicious dish here! Beautiful pictures too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-63866029834751009572010-09-28T10:19:46.698-04:002010-09-28T10:19:46.698-04:00so pretty. i love this. i especially adore the way...so pretty. i love this. i especially adore the way youve decorated the dish. x shaymashaymahttp://www.thespicespoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-20780606302488641722010-09-27T23:29:29.069-04:002010-09-27T23:29:29.069-04:00Wow - that looks positively delicious! Such fabulo...Wow - that looks positively delicious! Such fabulous flavors and beautiful photos as well - thanks for sharing:)The Glamorous Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-62372127418552128742010-09-27T13:54:25.190-04:002010-09-27T13:54:25.190-04:00The use of kohlrabi for the rice is really intrigu...The use of kohlrabi for the rice is really intriguing !Dewihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042444512389457494noreply@blogger.com