And Ill try anything if its got bubbles! This dish is more than just a simple broth it is a wonderfully hearty meal and offers a great way of using up vegetables. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Serve the chicken with the rice, passing the pan juices at the table. I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Arrange the aubergine slices on a platter, drizzle liberally with the saffron yogurt, scatter with the parsley and top with the pickled chillies. The sweetly scented ice has the consistency of a granita or slush with the added texture of chewy noodles made from rice or corn starch. xx. Stir to combine, season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. When I was at my regular grocery store I was surprised to find a 10 lb burlap sack of Indian basmati, complete with a zipper and handles! Add sweetener to taste and blend again. I find that gin, with its earthy and botanical flavor, pairs really nicely with other fruity components! Serves 4 as a starterolive oilbutternut squash 750g peeled, deseeded and cut into 4cm chunksonions 2 large or 3 small, diced; plus 1 cut in half and thinly sliced into half moonsgarlic cloves 3 fat, crushedleeks 3, trimmed, cleaned and finely chopped potatoes 3, unpeeled, cut into 4cm rough chunks ripe vine tomatoes 5, roughly chopped intochunksground cumin 4 heaped tsp ground cinnamon 1 heaped tsp smoked sweet paprika 2 tsp chilli paste 3 tsp sea saltblack pepper freshly ground chickpeas 2 x 400g cans (reserve the liquid, plus a couple of handfuls of chickpeas to garnish)large courgette 1, finely diced feta cheese 100g, For the herb oilolive oil 6 tbsp flat-leaf parsley good handfuldill good handful coriander good handful, plus extra, chopped, to garnishpistachio nuts handful lemon juice squeeze. We also use Narenge or Orange zest. Cook for a further 20 minutes, then add the courgette and cook for a final 20minutes beforeserving. Take the saucepan off the heat and place sausages in the hot water. Drinking Chaiee as an Iranian national drink is not limited to the mornings. Once cooled, add the yogurt to the lamb, and season generously with sea salt. I will definitely make this again.. and again. Aragh-e Bidmeshk (distilled Pussy Willow), Aragh-e Bahar Narenj (distilled Orange Blossom), Aragh-e Nastaran (distilled Eglantine), and Aragh-e Nanaa (distilled Mint) are among the most famous Iranian drinks, commonly used for relaxing, specifically if they are mixed with rosewater and a touch of saffron. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and turn to coat. According to Iranian traditional medicine, Tokhm Sharbati Syrup is perfect for dryness and constipation. Some popular Iranian drinks of this type are: Baabooneh (Chamomile), Chai Torsh (Hibiscus), Ustukhuddus (Lavender), Nanaa (Mint), Zanjabil tea (Ginger), Bahar Narenj (Orange Blossom), Gol Gavzabaan (Borage), etc. If using large tomatoes, chop them into rough 2cm cubes, or, if using cherry or baby plum tomatoes, simply halve them. Instructions. If anything, it might inspire you to try something similar.