tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post7547364740909698075..comments2024-03-26T10:41:38.466-04:00Comments on Turmeric & Saffron: The Art of Making Persian Tah-DigAzita Mehranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-36163983051498024682018-10-27T15:28:37.045-04:002018-10-27T15:28:37.045-04:00add a sprinkle of salt to the butter, vegetable oi...add a sprinkle of salt to the butter, vegetable oil and saffron too! DELICIOUSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-60988206778364142312017-10-29T13:21:43.597-04:002017-10-29T13:21:43.597-04:00Hi Mirnuccia, add oil to the bottom of the pan, pl...Hi Mirnuccia, add oil to the bottom of the pan, place a layer of flat bread/lavash, spread the rice over the bread and follow remaining directions.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-70664648189745183032017-10-29T04:30:48.278-04:002017-10-29T04:30:48.278-04:00Hi Azita.
I tried this rice in a Persian party... ...Hi Azita.<br />I tried this rice in a Persian party... I just loved it and I'm trying to do it but I just have a question. When should I put the bread? I know it should be on the bottom but I will like to know how to do it please.<br />Thank you in advance Mirnucciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394735261181871076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-42450887253591445622017-10-09T12:37:42.769-04:002017-10-09T12:37:42.769-04:00Behess, I use both uncoated cast iron and enameled...Behess, I use both uncoated cast iron and enameled cast iron pots and pans. A cookware with a non-stick coating works great for rice and macaroni tahdig.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-37709540941955247692017-10-08T17:56:21.609-04:002017-10-08T17:56:21.609-04:00Thank you for forwarding your macaroni recipe. It ...Thank you for forwarding your macaroni recipe. It looks beautiful and delicious. <br />I use cast iron (enamel coated inside) Le Creuset pots and pans. Would you recommend non-enamel?Behesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179177388401194036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51952045126837397132017-10-07T12:03:10.415-04:002017-10-07T12:03:10.415-04:00You might want to use a high quality non-stick pan...You might want to use a high quality non-stick pan. Here's a link to my macaroni recipe:https://turmericsaffron.blogspot.com/2010/07/upside-down-persian-macaroni-with.htmlAzita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-69527512679940162542017-10-05T00:20:10.204-04:002017-10-05T00:20:10.204-04:00Dear Azita, Thank you for your beautiful posts and...Dear Azita, Thank you for your beautiful posts and delicious recipes. I'm wondering if you could put up a recipe for macaroni tahdig. I remember my mom making ماکارونی؛" very much like the American spaghetti dish with meat and tomato sauce and somehow she was able to render a nice tahdig under it all. I've tried to make it but the pasta sticks to the bottom of the pot and doesn'tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-81143493871125377892017-09-26T21:12:35.690-04:002017-09-26T21:12:35.690-04:00Azita, I made the Tahdig recipe and it came out AW...Azita, I made the Tahdig recipe and it came out AWESOME. Worth the wait. Although it took a long time for rice to cook, it gave me ample time to make the Pork and Lamb Koobideh which was also fantastic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-25163959701424788282017-03-30T01:20:42.250-04:002017-03-30T01:20:42.250-04:00Jen,
Did you ever figure out how to use your pres...Jen,<br /><br />Did you ever figure out how to use your pressure cooker to make tahdig? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01672182702713265548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-83322206721263323702017-03-18T16:51:48.105-04:002017-03-18T16:51:48.105-04:00I just made a correction to the recipe. Thank you....I just made a correction to the recipe. Thank you.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51104218466027468362017-03-18T02:45:26.993-04:002017-03-18T02:45:26.993-04:00I can't wait to try it! To clarify, the instr...I can't wait to try it! To clarify, the instructions in step #8 indicate to pour "1/4 cup and saffron over the rice." Is that 1/4 cup of water? Or ...? Thank you so much for the recipe!Rogue Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925764378415326223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-30289145845827497242017-02-12T13:01:58.069-05:002017-02-12T13:01:58.069-05:00azita i love you !azita i love you !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390234098564654606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-5278607255089530472017-02-02T10:35:30.469-05:002017-02-02T10:35:30.469-05:00Jenn, you can crush the saffron threads with a mor...Jenn, you can crush the saffron threads with a mortar and pestle to a fine powder.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-56590883565982081682017-01-17T21:03:32.351-05:002017-01-17T21:03:32.351-05:00I only have saffron threads, how can I substitute ...I only have saffron threads, how can I substitute the powder for threads? Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680796407937625208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-9784229201454076452016-11-26T17:15:28.352-05:002016-11-26T17:15:28.352-05:00Jennifer, I've never used a pressure cooker to...Jennifer, I've never used a pressure cooker to make rice. Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-90897662494868450822016-08-07T23:41:57.310-04:002016-08-07T23:41:57.310-04:00You need to allow excess water to steam off for a ...You need to allow excess water to steam off for a few minutes and then cover the pot with a lid. Add a little bit more saffron water.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-50533703554004369272016-07-31T09:08:26.484-04:002016-07-31T09:08:26.484-04:00I have been trying to find out if you can make tah...I have been trying to find out if you can make tah-dig using an electric pressure cooker.<br />Has anyone tried this and if so please post instructions. I have the Power Pressure XL <br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991075996424188230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-46986253408814220832016-07-06T14:22:43.245-04:002016-07-06T14:22:43.245-04:00I am trying to perfect the plain crust before movi...I am trying to perfect the plain crust before moving on to yoghurt and I am trying to make my crust the nice, golden-orange you have there. I think it's in the "frying" stage that this occurs. Can you explain why you need to wait for steam to come out? Does that mean all of the water has gone? I managed to get a uniform crust with a few grains here and there blackened a little, but Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857192278866775530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-32829391724010532302016-02-16T09:57:20.856-05:002016-02-16T09:57:20.856-05:00The recipe I was taught added apricot and golden r...The recipe I was taught added apricot and golden raisins with cardamom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-70074776327361889412016-02-03T11:29:56.498-05:002016-02-03T11:29:56.498-05:00Hi, I have not tried the potato tahdig in the rice...Hi, I have not tried the potato tahdig in the rice cooker and I don’t think it will come out as crispy as I would like it to be. If you happen to try it please let me know how it turns out.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-6514271447706653402016-02-02T08:03:27.865-05:002016-02-02T08:03:27.865-05:00Hi, have you ever made potato tahdig in the Persia...Hi, have you ever made potato tahdig in the Persian rice cooker? If yes can you please share your expertise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-11173581864696534162015-10-19T16:59:38.745-04:002015-10-19T16:59:38.745-04:00Amay, use enough vegetable oil or ghee to cover th...Amay, use enough vegetable oil or ghee to cover the bottom of the pot over medium heat. Add the rice, reduce the heat when steam starts coming up and cover the lid with a clean kitchen towel and cook the rice on low heat. Thank you!Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51213066043201253212015-10-08T01:10:34.945-04:002015-10-08T01:10:34.945-04:00Azita Jan, this is brilliant! I tried Tahdeeg yest...Azita Jan, this is brilliant! I tried Tahdeeg yesterday from an Iranian restaurant, and it was amazing! So thick, and crispy and saffron-y! Do you have any special tips to prevent the Tahdeeg from burning? And will ghee be okay instead of butter?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986677726823323097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-46705735945120860842015-03-11T22:53:38.121-04:002015-03-11T22:53:38.121-04:00Hi, you parboil the rice first, drain rice using a...Hi, you parboil the rice first, drain rice using a colander, add oil to the bottom of the pot, layer the sliced potatoes, add the rice, cover and cook. Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-77402246807109602042015-03-11T21:24:49.510-04:002015-03-11T21:24:49.510-04:00Hi, 1 question, for the potato tahdig... do I par ...Hi, 1 question, for the potato tahdig... do I par boil the rice first, then add potato to the bottom of the pan and continue from there? or are the potato's there from the start, (and if so, what is the best way to then drain the rice>brisannoreply@blogger.com