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On this page, you can see different and popular recipes from different cultures of the world. Recipes for main dishes, appetizers, desserts, drinks and snacks. These recipes have all been tested by me and I am sure that you will get ideal results from these recipes.
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 different.…
Samanu Recipe (Persian Sweet Paste)
Samanu, also known as Samanak, Saman, and Samenobova, 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…
Koofteh Berenji (Persian Rice Meatballs)
Koofteh Berenji or Persian Rice Meatballs is a traditional Iranian cuisine, originating from Azerbaijan and Turkic cultures in northern regions of Iran. Koofteh in general is a family of foods, each differing only in their main ingredients.…
Beshbarmak (Kazakh boiled meat with noodles)
Beshbarmak is a traditional and national Kazakh dish, also popular in other Central Asian countries.
Beshbarmak in Kazakhstan means five fingers, and its name backs to the time people used to eat with their hands. It is called also "boiled…
Mantu Recipe – Afghan dish with ground beef
Acquiring how to prepare a Mantu dish is essential to achieving proficiency in Afghan gastronomy.
Regrettably, preparing this dish requires considerable time and is typically reserved for noteworthy events. Nonetheless, below are some…
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…
Adas Polo Ba Morgh – Lentil Rice with chicken
Adas polo is one of the most famous and popular Iranian cuisines, and it can be cooked with chicken as well. Adas polo o morgh is a simple and delicious dish that doesn’t take long to make either.
The combination of chicken and lentils is…
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 recipes…
Halva zanjabil – Persian ginger halwa
Iranian-style ginger halwa is called Halwa zanjabil, which originates from the city of Tabriz. Tabriz (a city in Iran) has various sweets, and this halva is one of them.
You can serve it with tea. Halva Zanjabil is crisp, delicate, and so…
Torshak
Torshak is a healthy, beneficial snack. It tastes sour and is very popular. It’s to the liking of everyone in the family. Iranians also eat torshak at yalda night parties!
What is torshak?
Torshak is made of sour fruits cooked into a thick…