355 persian ghalieh esfanaaj Recipes

couscous, vegetable stock powder, sugar, grated an orange , rind of (optional), boiling water, chopped almonds or 1/4-1/2 cup pine nuts, currants, butter or 2 tbsp olive oil, dried apricot, chopped, spring onions, chopped coriander leaves

israeli couscous, spring onion, thinly sliced, persian cucumber (can leave unpeeled if you prefer ), ripe roma tomatoes, diced small, raisins, italian parsley, freshly chopped, fresh mint, chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sumaq , to taste, lemon , juice of, extra virgin olive oil

all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, active dry yeast, water, salt, oil (for handling dough)

lean boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes, salt, pepper, olive oil (divided ), onions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, whole tomatoes, drained, potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, fresh green beans, eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, zucchini , cut int 1/2 inch slices, bay leaves, fresh parsley, chopped

english cucumber, peeled and diced, raisins, whole milk yogurt, drained (read intro), sour cream, green onion, chopped, fresh mint, chopped (not dried ), fresh dill weed, chopped, garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced, walnuts, finely chopped, salt , to taste, black pepper, fresh mint, fresh rose petals , cut into ribbons, dried rose bud (optional)

plain yogurt (greek or middle eastern yogurt preferred), cucumber, grated, onion, peeled and grated, mint, salt , to taste, black pepper

chicken legs (may substitute for white meat, if desired), onion, thinly sliced into rings, olive oil, turmeric, paprika, rose water, ground cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, lime juice (lemon also works), brown sugar, firm peaches or 3 nectarines, saffron , dissolved in hot water (optional)

olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic and red chile paste, carrots , julienned, green onions , julienned, red bell pepper , julienned, cucumber , julienned (hot house or persian), chinese cabbage , slice thinly, mushrooms, sliced thinly, cilantro, chopped, rice paper, rounds softened, cilantro, garnish

crisp gingersnap cookies, eggs, at room temperature, fat-free evaporated milk, freshly squeezed lime juice , and zest from all limes. (4-5 persian limes or 12-15 key limes), vanilla, heavy whipping cream , whipped

butter, uncooked rice, salt, raisins, red pepper flakes, gingerroot (grated or finely minced ), chicken broth, orange juice, fresh parsley (chopped optional), grated orange zest (zest navel oranges before juicing), almonds (slivered and toasted )

boneless lamb stewing meat (cut into 3/4-inch cubes ) or 2 lbs boneless beef roast (cut into 3/4-inch cubes), onion, finely chopped, cooking oil, turmeric, water, dried limes or 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, kidney bean (canned is fine ), potato, diced (optional), salt, black pepper, green onion, finely chopped, spinach, finely chopped, parsley, finely chopped, cilantro, finely chopped (optional), garlic chives, finely chopped (tareh), fenugreek seeds, finely chopped (also called shanbelileh) (optional)

rice, sugar, cooking oil, saffron, rose water, pistachios, crushed, almonds, crushed, cinnamon

apples, lemons , juice of or lime, sugar, rose water, crushed ice

eggplants or 6 small , peeled and cut into thin strips, egg white, lightly beaten, vegetable oil , butter or 1/2 cup ghee, onions, peeled and thinly sliced, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, eggs, chopped fresh parsley, powdered saffron , dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water, lime , juice of, baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, fresh ground black pepper

ground beef or 1 lb lamb, onion, grated, breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup white flour, egg, slightly beaten (optional), turmeric, salt, pepper, lemon juice (fresh is best )

unflavored gelatin, applesauce or 1 1/4 cups pureed cooked dried apricots, sugar, chopped walnuts, vanilla, powdered sugar , to coat finished candy

basmati rice, cooked, frozen lima beans, dill, freshly chopped (about 5 1/2 cups), garlic cloves, minced, yogurt, saffron, spices , advieh (this can be found at a middle eastern market, or you can use vegetable or chicken bouillon), canola oil, salt and pepper