Persian Cooking for Dummies - by Najmieh Batmanglij (Paperback)

About the Book

Offering more than 100 recipes, some of which can be made in under an hour, this book will guide you through the art and craft of one of the world's oldest, yet least known culinary traditions in the West. The distinctive herbs, the aromas of saffron and rose water, and the sweet and sour flavors will impress your guests and delight your family. Prepare kababs, braises, tah-dig rice dishes, and desserts.

Book Synopsis

Taste Real Home-cooked Persian Food for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The most celebrated Persian chef in America, Najmieh Batmanglij brings you her favorite traditional, healthy Persian dishes, simplified for modern American kitchens. Persian Cooking For Dummies, written for cooks of all skill levels will transform the way you cook. Offering more than 100 recipes, some of which can be made in less than an hour, this book will guide you through the art and craft of one of the world's oldest, yet least known culinary, traditions in the West. These flavors and aromas are rarely replicated in restaurants, so prepare to be wowed by your own creations as you follow these easy guidelines in the warmth and comfort of your own kitchen. The distinctive herbs, the heavenly aromas of saffron and rose water, and the sweet and sour flavors will impress your guests and delight your family.

• Prepare kababs, braises, golden-crusted, tah-dig rice dishes, and delicious desserts
• Learn the tricks and techniques that have been perfected over thousands of years
• Enjoy the unique aromas and flavors of the food of Iran--right in your own home
• Learn the history of Persian cooking and access a glossary of Persian culinary terms
• Many recipes are one page, simple to follow, and take less than an hour to make.

Adapted for today's lifestyle, Persian Cooking For Dummies is perfect for experienced and novice cooks alike. Take a journey through this exotic cuisine and get cooking, with Dummies.

From the Back Cover

Discover the rich, flavorful cuisine of Iran

With a culinary history dating back more than 2,000 years, Persian food is one of the oldest and most culturally significant cuisines in the world. Persian Cooking For Dummies introduces you to flavors and aromas you won't find in restaurants. With more than 120 recipes--including many that take less than an hour to make--this book lets you experience the distinctive herbs, spices, and fruits of Iran. Light appetizers and kabobs, hearty braises, and rich, golden-crusted rice dishes are in your future, with this exotic For Dummies cookbook.

Inside...

• Authentic Persian recipes
• Ancient cooking techniques and ingredients
• Easy-to-follow instructions and clear explanations
• Simple recipes anyone can make
• The history of Persian cooking
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

About the Author

Najmieh Batmanglij has been hailed as the "guru of Persian cuisine" by The Washington Post. Born and raised in Iran, she has spent the last 40 years adapting authentic Persian recipes to tastes and techniques in the West. Batmanglij's cookbooks include Food of Life, Silk Road Cooking, and Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes and Kitchen Secrets.