tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post626644615924898745..comments2024-03-28T14:37:35.395-04:00Comments on Turmeric & Saffron: Abgousht Bozbash - Persian Lamb Stew with Black-Eyed Peas and HerbsAzita Mehranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-7845464477391997892017-04-29T11:00:54.133-04:002017-04-29T11:00:54.133-04:00Alborz, your mom is right. Frying herbs makes them...Alborz, your mom is right. Frying herbs makes them darker and brings out the flavor. I would highly recommend frying herbs in a dish like ghormeh sabzi. However, this recipe has a thinner soup consistency than a khoresh (stew) and I don't find it necessary to fry the herbs. But if you prefer you can certainly saute the herbs. Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-44788678475658666582017-04-22T02:56:18.574-04:002017-04-22T02:56:18.574-04:00My mom insists on frying the herbs before adding t...My mom insists on frying the herbs before adding them. What is the point of doing that? She told me it makes the herbs darker in colour and more flavourful. can I ask your opinion on that please? Thank you for your recipe :) Alborznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51001362785229030132015-01-09T21:09:37.617-05:002015-01-09T21:09:37.617-05:00Saabz, there's no good substitute for fenugree...Saabz, there's no good substitute for fenugreek. You can just leave it out.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-88979024611843908642015-01-08T11:19:52.239-05:002015-01-08T11:19:52.239-05:00Hi there Azita,
Thank you for the recipe! I was w...Hi there Azita,<br /><br />Thank you for the recipe! I was wondering if Fenugreek is an essential ingredient for the dish? and also what would you recommend as a substitute for it?<br /><br />Mercii!Saabzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228559690681047619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-32224021017810097012014-08-31T14:55:48.993-04:002014-08-31T14:55:48.993-04:00MERCI OSTADMERCI OSTADSENSEI NADERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15755283750283563428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-91761413327935394262014-02-24T15:15:17.806-05:002014-02-24T15:15:17.806-05:00These beans don't need to be soaked.These beans don't need to be soaked.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-44875196623991547522014-02-23T10:56:39.846-05:002014-02-23T10:56:39.846-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967116867088964342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-76759449838956325332014-02-21T21:28:55.659-05:002014-02-21T21:28:55.659-05:00Azita,
Should one soak in water the beans the nigh...Azita,<br />Should one soak in water the beans the night before, or can they go directly in the soup? Thanks again for a beautiful Persian recipe.<br />SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-18035770335635649872014-02-18T01:41:19.253-05:002014-02-18T01:41:19.253-05:00Eleanore, Lighter limoo amani is less pungent and ...Eleanore, Lighter limoo amani is less pungent and goes well when cooking chicken and vegetable tomato-based soups/stews. Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-4033161557017848172014-02-12T15:02:37.811-05:002014-02-12T15:02:37.811-05:00Thanks! What would one use the lighter ones for? Thanks! What would one use the lighter ones for? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967116867088964342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-88432304902514186472014-01-31T01:01:47.292-05:002014-01-31T01:01:47.292-05:00Eleanore, thank you so much for your kind words. D...Eleanore, thank you so much for your kind words. Dark dried lime is more flavorful and pungent and goes well with soups and stews. Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-70291488011886312562014-01-30T16:15:33.950-05:002014-01-30T16:15:33.950-05:00Your recipes always look so delicious and your pho...Your recipes always look so delicious and your photos are just beautiful! I've been reading your blog for several years but am not much of an Internet commenter. I do have a question about this recipe: What is the difference between the light dried limes and the dark dried limes, and which should I use for this soup? Thank you for providing such a wonderful window into the Persian kitchen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967116867088964342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-53481679010181698432014-01-23T06:55:33.153-05:002014-01-23T06:55:33.153-05:00It's definitely abghousht time! I've made ...It's definitely abghousht time! I've made a couple of different variations but not bozbash. Yours looks so incredibly delicious Azita! I love how you consider bozbash a spin on ghormeh sabzi. Anyhow, you do our culinary culture proud.(another) azitahttp://www.figandquince.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-72554244888132783262014-01-20T09:11:53.709-05:002014-01-20T09:11:53.709-05:00This looks and sounds so delicious. I am definitel...This looks and sounds so delicious. I am definitely going to try it.<br />Thank you for sharing. <br />Giselaswedishnyc.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976010196867047679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-44063876707895210612014-01-19T15:54:55.994-05:002014-01-19T15:54:55.994-05:00I have been looking for a lamb and lentil soup rec...I have been looking for a lamb and lentil soup recipe and I think this is something I can work with! thanks so much for your ideas and generosity. barbara in canberra, australiaBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039229712662676157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-23320379164850541942014-01-19T11:03:45.222-05:002014-01-19T11:03:45.222-05:00my goodness that looks delicious!! my goodness that looks delicious!! Nammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131262192954970044noreply@blogger.com