A traditional Persian New Year Menu - Nowruz

STARTERS

Mirza Ghasemi
Smoked aubergine gently fried with garlic and chopped tomatoes, an intense smoky warm flavour
Salad Olivieh
Russian influenced salad, made with shredded chicken, peas, carrots, potatoes, and salty gherkins mixed in creamy mayo
Sabzi khordan
Aromatic fresh herbs, homemade feta cheese, walnuts & almonds, served with Persian bread

MAIN

Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Dill and tarragon rice with a saffron potato crispy base, served with saffron marinated fried seabass
Kookoo Sabzi
Fresh herb frittata with barberries and walnuts

SIDES

Mast O Khiar
Yogurt and cucumber with dried mint and rose petals
Salad Shirazi
Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and dried mint in a vinaigrette dressing
Torshi
Mandana’s own recipe - homemade pickle with date molasses and fruits

DESSERT

Fereni
A light creamy dessert made with rice flour and milk

Persian brewed chai served with a selection of small handmade traditional Nowruz sweets including:
Halvardeh
A variety of halvardeh made with tahini covered with different nut toppings
Toot
Mulberry shaped marzipan
Sohan Assaly
Aromatic saffron and rose water caramelised almonds - brittle Florentines

Nowruz is the main celebration in Iran which dates back 3000 years. Many nations around the world celebrate Nowruz including India, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and more...
I hope you join me to welcome the start of Spring and celebrate this joyous time of year together.

Mandana