tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.comments2024-03-14T22:39:17.777-04:00Turmeric & SaffronAzita Mehranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comBlogger3806125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-68362724627172059542023-10-24T01:18:15.991-04:002023-10-24T01:18:15.991-04:00Thankyou for this delicious recipe 💜 really hit t...Thankyou for this delicious recipe 💜 really hit the spot at dinner today. Afsheennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-21305008798591743012023-03-03T10:46:58.539-05:002023-03-03T10:46:58.539-05:00I have made this twice now. It is very tasty. I al...I have made this twice now. It is very tasty. I also added spinach and garlic. I served it with Mary Berry's Persian rice. Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-73360497851693956312022-09-04T08:23:29.204-04:002022-09-04T08:23:29.204-04:00This is one of my favorite recipes! I particularly...This is one of my favorite recipes! I particularly like making it the day before and letting the flavors rest overnight. I was wondering if you think it would freeze okay? Im hoping to include this in the dishes I make and freeze for when our newborn arrives and we wont have much time to cook. Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51108603209702234842022-09-03T10:33:34.148-04:002022-09-03T10:33:34.148-04:00Thank you so much for this recipe. I have two Corn...Thank you so much for this recipe. I have two Cornelian cherry trees and they are ripe! I live in Ithaca, NY where Cornell University is located. I thought for the longest time the tree was named after someone at Cornell and my kids still call them Cornell cherries. Now I know they are all over the world. 😂They are lovely trees and line the block here and I am excited to try this jam recipe Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-86137764345767128612022-01-17T10:49:22.456-05:002022-01-17T10:49:22.456-05:00This recipe has no saffron in it. If you want you ...This recipe has no saffron in it. If you want you can just add it in toward the end of the cooking. Thank you!Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-61357364153902247712022-01-11T04:07:35.271-05:002022-01-11T04:07:35.271-05:00Thank you so much for your time and recipes. I am ...Thank you so much for your time and recipes. I am an American and my husband is Persian. We have been married 40 years. We met at the university. I have been to Iran 8 times and I love it. I was wondering with this recipeif it ha Saffron in it and when do you put it in. Also, do you cook on YouTube videos. Thank you so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388738663958643479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-52898010544885531442021-07-19T16:34:00.311-04:002021-07-19T16:34:00.311-04:00yes, I have so many ideas for new blog posts. Than...yes, I have so many ideas for new blog posts. Thank you! It's good to be back. Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51745883995044593732021-07-19T14:30:32.452-04:002021-07-19T14:30:32.452-04:00It was a pleasure to get this new posting - thank ...It was a pleasure to get this new posting - thank you! and welcome back. Do you have ideas or recipes for saffron ice cream or ice cream sandwiches? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-2820699868275059312021-05-02T14:50:34.817-04:002021-05-02T14:50:34.817-04:00I just had this, a vegetarian version, for the fir...I just had this, a vegetarian version, for the first time, and I loved it. I love celery. It's made by a Persian business that sells at our local farmers' market. (they also make a wonderful pistachio and rose ice cream!). I love the judicious addition of mint -- not too much so it's not overpowering. And lots of parsley. I wonder how it would be made with sorrel in place of someBob New Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402302812118407944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-28385301920186907512021-04-28T23:37:09.104-04:002021-04-28T23:37:09.104-04:00Hi Justin, I just fixed the the recipe. Thank you....Hi Justin, I just fixed the the recipe. Thank you.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-40104648729381511532021-04-16T17:29:36.943-04:002021-04-16T17:29:36.943-04:00Is the total cook time once you begin the boiling ...Is the total cook time once you begin the boiling stage 1h including 20 minutes with the mushrooms, or is it 1h plus 20 minutes with the mushrooms? It says that the mushroom cooking stage is done concurrently, but then later it is not clear if the 20 minutes when the mushrooms are combined also run concurrently. Thanks.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139956009377426885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-1625701583355123332021-03-24T00:15:11.954-04:002021-03-24T00:15:11.954-04:00Loved this recipe! I will be making this as a regu...Loved this recipe! I will be making this as a regular part of our breakfast; it's so easy! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746497719292206657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-16978943799545792542021-03-21T17:09:25.934-04:002021-03-21T17:09:25.934-04:00This blog is my Iranian cook book. Very happy to s...This blog is my Iranian cook book. Very happy to see you posting again and happy nowruz!Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-65082662199639863862021-03-21T14:01:43.614-04:002021-03-21T14:01:43.614-04:00Hi Azita. I’m American & my husband is Iranian...Hi Azita. I’m American & my husband is Iranian. Lived in Iran 1978-81 & still mostly cook Iranian food. Sometimes I forget recipes or look for ones I never tried to cook because I thought they were too hard. Your blog recipes are my go-to because they’re very close to the flavors my husband’s family cooks. Thanks for such a valuable resource!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-30598128021659442072021-03-07T05:43:04.015-05:002021-03-07T05:43:04.015-05:00In Romania, people grow wheat for St. Andrew's...In Romania, people grow wheat for St. Andrew's Day. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057161857832004537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51443113672375609982021-03-06T11:50:32.695-05:002021-03-06T11:50:32.695-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860953857085847134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-47285523008530280042021-03-01T12:43:18.334-05:002021-03-01T12:43:18.334-05:00Hi Nazanin jan, you can simply double the ingredie...Hi Nazanin jan, you can simply double the ingredients. Thank you so much!Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-20131027029429817732021-02-25T09:31:21.831-05:002021-02-25T09:31:21.831-05:00Dear Azitajan, if I make double the meat (so 1 kil...Dear Azitajan, if I make double the meat (so 1 kilo, or 2 US pounds) should I then simply double all the ingredients in the recipe? Thanks for your amazing blog. Have been following since 2010!!!!! Nazanin Vafaeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331611590535811346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-1443593244595380642021-02-21T23:14:13.279-05:002021-02-21T23:14:13.279-05:00Add to the rest of the ingredients, and stir well ...Add to the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. I just fixed the recipe.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-28831759334371142322021-02-21T22:41:08.400-05:002021-02-21T22:41:08.400-05:00You can prepare it one day in advance.You can prepare it one day in advance.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-30419673443008038322021-02-17T10:49:10.912-05:002021-02-17T10:49:10.912-05:00can we make this one day in advance? or can the me...can we make this one day in advance? or can the meat and the wheat be prepared (cooked and mashed) couple of days on advance? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-76000532034735115442021-02-13T11:46:45.532-05:002021-02-13T11:46:45.532-05:00This is not just a local dish from Shiraz;in Kerma...This is not just a local dish from Shiraz;in Kerman they call it Pokhtopiazoo, in Tehran Sibzamni-to-roghan,etc. It's NOT supposed to have any type of meat in it because it was supposed to be an affordable dish for all. <br />The original recipe is only fried onions and mashed potatoes, salt, pepper, turmeric, and optional dried peppermint all mixed well and served with bread. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-90424283742828930422021-02-07T14:40:14.338-05:002021-02-07T14:40:14.338-05:00I have an ingredient question. It says 2 tablespo...I have an ingredient question. It says 2 tablespoons oil for frying and then 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (melted). When do you use “2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (melted)”? It doesn’t say in the recipe. tm6938https://www.blogger.com/profile/00552749616820675221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-60683423683099124782021-02-02T17:56:38.417-05:002021-02-02T17:56:38.417-05:00Hi Charlotte, it's one cup and a half of whole...Hi Charlotte, it's one cup and a half of whole walnuts.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-90235053902475302592021-02-02T17:51:27.431-05:002021-02-02T17:51:27.431-05:00Hi Arian, I fine chop the parsley and mint before ...Hi Arian, I fine chop the parsley and mint before frying. Thank you!Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.com