Sheer Yakh – Afghani Ice Cream

The Sheer Yakh Dessert, translating to 'Ice Cream' or 'frozen milk' in English, is a handmade dessert originating from Afghanistan. The ingredients are similar to Indian Kulfi ice cream, but the preparation process is completely…

Samanu Recipe (Persian Sweet Paste)

Samanu, also known as Samanak, and Saman, is a traditional Persian sweet food made from germinated wheat. Although many other traditional foods are prepared during Nowruz, we will focus on how to cook Samanu. Before diving into the…

How to make Persian Chicken Biryani

Persian chicken biryani is a simple dish containing rice and chicken. It’s also called beryouni which is a little different from Indian biryani.A type of biryani is common in the south of Iran.  You can make Persian chicken biryani with…

Tar Halva

Tar Halva is very unique in texture. It’s so soft and tender, hence the name Tar Halva. Tar means moist in Persian, but it also means fresh and refreshing. So the name Tar Halva is pretty self-explanatory! In Iran, there are various…