Batervo
One of the rarest dishes still calling for taari or toddy it is the Gujarati Parsi taari-no-batervo, a slow-cooked mutton stew made with reduced toddy. By Kurush Dalal
Nan Khatai
Nan Khatai These soft cookies are similar to the European dutch shortbread cookies. I flavored them with Rose and Cardamon. Very easy and fun to make. Makes 12 Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter (salted is fine but omit the pinch of salt) 1/2 tsp. double-acting baking […]
Bahman Mahino Meal
Bahman mahino is the month (June) when some religious parsis do not eat meat. Fish is allowed for a wholesome diet with vegetables. Recipes: Dry Bhindi (Okra) ~ Vaghareli Khichri ~
Kheema for Father’s Day Treat
Father’s Day is a holiday honoring one’s father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Source: Wikipedia “Kheema” takes time to make but its shows your love for your father. Kheema Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Mince meat. Lamb, Turkey, Chicken or Beef 2 large Onions, sliced 1 tsp Chili powder […]
80 Biryanis around the world
Best Biriyani Around the world and its OriginBiryani was originated in Iran (Persia) and it was brought to South Asia by Iranian travelers and merchants. Local variants of this dish are popular not only in South Asia but also in Arabia and within various South Asian communities in Western countries. The spices and condiments used […]
Chicken Cutlets Parsi Style
Recipe by Rita Jamshed Kapadia Makes 18 approx based on the size Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken mince 4 Cups boiled and mashed potatoes 1/2 cup fresh, washed, finely chopped coriander leaves 1/4 cup fresh, washed, finely chopped mint leaves 2 Onions finely chopped 4 Green peppers finely chopped 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp turmeric […]
Famous Parsi Fish with Green Chutney, Patra ni Machhi
A very popular recipe of the Parsi Cuisine. Patra ni Machhi Recipe Ingredients 4 banana leaves 1 kg fish Juice of 1 lemon 3/4 tsp salt Chutney: 1 grated coconut 6 green chillies 50 gm coriander leaves with stems 1 tbsp mint leaves 1 tsp ground cumin seeds 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste Combine […]
Mango Bafenu
Recipe #1 Ingredients 3 ripe mangoes whole ½ vinegar ½ cup jaggery, grated 1 tbsp garlic paste ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1-1/2 tsps mustard powder 1 tsp salt 2 tbsps. Oil Method Take 3 ripe mangoes, wash and put into pressure cooker with a little water. When […]
Pistachio Kulfi
Pistachio Kulfi Serves 6 to 8. Make ahead – Kulfi stays in freezer for a long time. Ingredients: 16 oz. whipping cream 1 can (14 oz.) evaporated milk 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 tbs. pistachio pieces 1/2 tsp. pistachio flavoring 2 drops of green coloring (optional) Method: Blend all ingredients a […]
Foam coffee
Coffee & Milk frothed
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day
Fish wrapped in Banana Leaf with delicious Chutney: Parsi Patra ni Maachi
Fish wrapped in Banana Leaf with delicious Chutney: Parsi Patra ni Maachi
Chutney and Salmon with a new twist
Ingredients 6 – 8 Salmon Fillets 2 tsp Red Chilli powder 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp Salt Olive Oil as needed Baking Dish Prepared Creamy Coconut Chutney Method – Assemble the Baked Salmon Dish: Spread Olive oil in a baking dish. Mix turmeric, red pepper and salt over 4 salmon fillets. Spread a thick layer of […]
Homemade Sali
Parsi Sali Homemade
Besan Ladoo
For any occasion, whether it is Diwali, Rakhsa Bhandhan (Raki Time) or Parsi mithu monu. These besan ladoo are so easy to make. I used to make them at 7 years of age playing with my friend.
Milk Pudding or Indian Dudh Pak
Milk Pudding Serves 4 Ingredients 6 cups milk (Amul Milk) 1/4 cup raw Rice 1 cup sugar Few pistachios, almonds and saffron strands for garnish 1 tsp cardamom powder Method 1. Process the raw rice in any food chopper till it is broken up in small bits. 2. Boil the rice, milk and sugar till […]
Lagan nu bhonu in Seattle
Achar (Godiwala’s), Rotli, Sarya, Chicken Farcha, Patra ni machi, Sali Boti, Pulao daar and Lagan nu Istew. Lagan nu custard for Dessert.
Parsi Cuisine in Pune
Dorabjee & Sons
Khaman na ladoo for Pug Ladoo ceremony
Khaman na ladoo These are made for a baby’s “pag ladoo ceremony“. This is when a baby starts standing. Recipe Ingredients For Rice covering which stays longer. (Alternatively you can use homemade mawa as the cover of the ladoo. See mawa recipe.)1/2 Cup Rice flour2 tbsp All purpose flour2 tbsp butter3/4 cup water Ingredients […]
A Parsi Story: Sugar in the Milk
I would like to take you on a journey into the culture, and nuances of the Parsi Cuisine of India. I would like to present to you the famous Story of Parsi immigration (into India) and their welcome with “Sugar in the Milk”. One of the oldest stories of Sugar and Milk in Parsis (Parsi / […]
Pistachio Saffron Milk
Pistachio Saffron Milk
This holiday season, elevate your celebrations with the luxurious Pistachio Saffron Milk. A delightful blend of creamy milk, sweet cardamom, real saffron, and nutty pistachios, this festive beverage is as beautiful as it is delicious. Simple to prepare and packed with holiday flavors, it’s a beverage that brings elegance and warmth to your table.
Parsi Daitra
Cookbook: Vividh Vani (Gujarati) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1724202332
Vividh Vani Recipe: Toad in a hole
Toad in a hole trsnlated from the Vividh Vani Cookbook
Christmas Plum Cake
Rita’s Christmas Cake
Diwali Recipes
Diwali Recipes
How to remove tarnish from silver
https://youtu.be/axeB2Cot_L0 @parsicuisine Silver Kanku Dani is tarnished and you want to remove the tarnish. Completely remove tarnish with this method. You will need: 10 – 15 Aluminium Foil pieces of 3 x 3 inches 5 -7 tbsp Baking Soda 5 cups boiling water 1 large pot (Stainless Steel pot is better) 1 large tong […]
Food and Wine
Welcome to My Parsi Party Parsis revel in their reputation as hedonistic gourmands. Every gathering, celebration, religious occasion, and even loss is marked by food. Writer Sabrina Medora shares never-before-printed recipes for the dinner parties of her childhood. By Sabrina Medora NEWBORN BABIES IN MY PARSI FAMILY get a little mithu monu (sweets for the mouth) by way […]
Kummas: A unique almond cake
Rita’s Parsi Cuisine – Kummas.
Jardalu Chicken
1/2 lb Chicken thighs cut into small bite size pieces2 Onions finely sliced3 tsps ginger garlic paste1/4 tsp caraway seeds1/2 tsp Mace / JaventriSalt to taste2 tbsp Canola Oil10 Jardalu (dried apricots) soaked in hot water for 15 minutes7 Jujubee – Chinese Date, Fructus Jujubae, 大枣) Marinate chicken in ginger garlic paste. Keep for 1 […]
Easy Creamy Coconut Delight or Parsi Kopra Pak
This Koprapak (1 lb for $7) is available from Roshan Rivetna in Chicago, USA. For more details go to https://parsicuisine.com/parsimithaishop/ Ingredients: 1 cup coconut, grated. (frozen grated coconut) 1 1/2 cup Sugar 3 tablespoon Cream 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and cardamom powder Few drops red colouring 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 teaspoon butter 1/2 cup pistachio […]
Vasanu
Vasanu a health product for winter
When Bombay Duck Was Banned In England
Bombay Duck
Madavsaro Kharaptu Recipe
Madavsaro The Madavsaro ceremony is done four days before the wedding. The families of the bride and the groom each plant a young tree in a pot, amidst recitation of prayers by the family priest and place this at the entrance of their individual homes. This is generally a mango plant and is treated as […]
Muktad 2024
Parsi Muktads start August 5 and end August 14. Malido and Daran are offered during prayers in these holy days. [the_ad_placement id=”after-content”]
Mango Murraba (Parsi Murambo) Recipe
Celebrate with this glorious Mango Murraba anyday. #mangoseasonison #ilovemangoes #mangoisthekingoffruits #mangolove #mango Ingredients 1 kg semi-ripe mangoes (any variety, but for best results and taste, either alphonso, or, even better still, the `bottle’ mango, `batli keri’. Best to use are small green, totally unripe mangoes. But then add more jaggery, according to taste.) White or […]
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Tandoori Chicken
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise 6 garlic cloves, finely grated 4 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger 4 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1½ cups whole-milk yogurt 1 tablespoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil 1 small onion, […]
Parsi Lamb tender and tasty with baby potatoes.
“Has anyone cooked with Costco Australian Lamb? I have tried making sali botti, biryani with it but each time it comes out with a almost dark color and tough. Is it my masala or what! Using adoo lasan (ginger garlic ) to marinate. Any tips to keep the meat light colored and tender?”
The response I got was so nice! People do help out with tips ! Thank you everone on PER and ParsiCuisine group.
Falsa Drink
Falsa is commonly known as phalsa or falsa, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae. It was first found in Varanasi, India, and was taken by Buddhist scholars to other Asian countries including Pakistan and the rest of the world. Wikipedia Falsa are full of iron. Falsa drink is easy to make. […]
Tamarind Chutney
Amli Chutney aka Tamarind Chutney Amli is Tamarind a fruit, combined with spiced apple butter makes a tasty Chutney. A very popular indian chutney served in restaurants. Easy to make with just 2 ingredients. Better than a store bought jar! Recipe of Tamarind Chutney Ingredients 3 tsp Spiced Apple Butter 3 tsp Tamarind Concentrate Hot […]
Bombil, Boomla or Bombay Duck
Bombil, Boomla or Bombay Duck
Gos-no-kharo Ras Chaval with Khatti Mithi Kachumbar
Ingredients 1 kg tender Goat Mutton, Chicken or Lamb – cut into medium pieces, washed & left to drain in colander 6 large onions – chopped very fine (cut like chhudna no kando) 4 tomatoes – again chopped very fine (tamota) 4 Potatoes – cut into 2 halves (papeta) 8-10 pods of garlic (lasan) 1.5″ […]
Parsi Kitchen Nostalgia – A Trip Down The Food-Memory Lane
by Dara Khodaiji Our love for food is legendary! The way to the Parsi/Irani heart is definitely through the stomach, gender immaterial! No occasion is complete without good food. And as much as we love attending functions and events, it’s the “kaun nu catering chhe?” that forms the larger part of the decision. PT Writer […]
Healthy Patrani Machchi
A healthy Patra-Ni-Machchi recipe, only with some mustard oil to give flavor. Pomfret wrapped in a tangy marinade and steamed in a banana leaf. Ingredients 1 fresh pomfret (medium sized)Banana leaves For Marinade: 4 Tbsp curd 1/2 Tbsp turmeric Some chopped garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp mustard oil Chilli flakes 1/2 Tbsp salt Half lemon, […]
Patra Fish
Patrani machi is a Parsi steamed fish preparation. Fish coated in a coconut chutney mixture, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. https://youtu.be/8ymliZBw7QU Ingredients 4 banana leaves 1 kg fish Juice of 1 lemon 3/4 tsp salt Chutney: 1 grated coconut 6 green chillies 50 gm coriander leaves with stems 1 tbsp mint leaves 1 tsp […]
Gujarati Kadhi and Khichadi
Khichdi ingredients * 150gm rice * 75gm moong Dal * 550gm water * Salt In a large pot, bring all to boil. Cover with a tight lid. Lower heat and cook for 20 minutes. For khichdi tadka (optional) – 1 TB ghee – 1/2 TB cumin seeds – 3-4 cloves – 1 tsp grated ginger […]
Whale
Whale of a Sev ni boi. Made with Sev, Vanilla, Sugar and decorated with Almonds, Raisins and Pistachios. Who can spot the diamond ring in the fish (boi)?
Parsi Sev
Parsi Sev
Happiness comes with food
Lemon Shortbread Cookies https://parsicuisine.com/lemon-hortbread-cookies/
Recipe of an Indian soft cheese made at home with Rennet. Topli na Panir
Indian Parsi soft cheese
Masala Chai ( Spiced Tea)
A cup of tea shared with another person is known to create a new karma each time. So next time you have a cup of tea with someone, have good thoughts, and share good words. Health value: Antioxidant Removes Headaches, Muscle aches, soothes and relaxes. Ingredients: 2 cups water 4 tea bags, black tea 2 […]
Essentials of a parsi kitchen
Ginger Garlic Paste 1 cup of peeled and washed ginger, garlic and green chillies. (Equal amount ratio) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin seeds Grind to a paste Store in glass jar for use in refrigerator
Russian Pattice
Russian Pattice by Anahita Ghista(makes around 60 balls ) 8-10 medium Chicken thighs(with skin and bone)1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepperSalt to taste 3/4 cup of milk2 big spoonfuls of flour1 big spoondul of ghee1/2 cup of shredded cheddar5-6 Green chillies finely chopped, or as per taste. Semolina to coat the balls3-4 […]
Sabudana Khichadi (Sago Rice)
Sabudana Khichadi Sabudana khichadi is an Indian dish made from soaked Sabudana (Sago). It is usually prepared in western parts of India especially in Gujarat & Maharashtra. In the major towns of Maharashtra like Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, it is available as street food and is widely enjoyed by everyone throughout the year. It is […]
Charoli Nuts
What is Charoli? Hindi: चारोली; also called chironji, Hindi: चिरौन्जी) Marathi: चारोळी; Charoli are seeds of Buchanania lanzan and used as a cooking nuts primarily in India. Available on Amazon Recipe: Lagan nu Custard
Gor Papri a treat for Makar Shakranti
Kite flying and Makar Shakranti greetings! May your kites fly high and never get cut! A treat of gor papri made by a parsi lady.
Chicken Mahivalla / Chicken in Cream
A Parsi Baked Dish Chicken Mahivalla / Chicken in Cream INGREDIENTS 200 grms almonds, blanch, slice and fried 200 grms raisins 750 grms onions, slice fine, fry golden brown 12 green chilies, finely chopped 225 grms double cream or malai 1 large bunch coriander leaves, cleaned and chopped 12 eggs 1 whole chicken 1 onion, […]
Saas
Parsi Saas
New year drink
Happy New Year ! Click here for Dudh Pak recipe
Punch
Fruit Punch
Brain Cutlets
Brain Cutlets You will need 4 goat brains aka goat bheja. Boil the bheja with little water, salt and ginger garlic paste. Once boiled drain the the water and cut it up to tiny pieces or just mash it up lightly with a fork. Add more ginger-garlic paste if desired. Beat two eggs well. Add […]
How to make Dhansak masala at home
Dhansak Masala Powder Ingredients: 1 Kg. Coriander seeds (Dhanya seeds) 200 grms Cumin (Jeera Seeds) 100 grms Black Pepper (Kali Mirchi) 100 grms Fenugreek seeds (Methi seeds) (Omit if you are allergic to fenugreek) 100 grms Black Mustard seeds (Rai) 300 grms Red Chilies 200 grms Haldi (Turmeric powder) 50 grms Tej Patta (Tamal Patta) […]
Chicken Dhansak recipe from the famous Vividh Vani cookbook
Myth busted about some folks saying chicken dhansak is not traditional. Chicken Dhansak is one of the OLDEST dishes ! The Vividh Vani cookbook from circa 1800 AD has this recipe! NOTE this recipe has CHICKEN or MUTTON used. See the words circled below, they say “Marghi” which means “chicken” [amazon_link asins=’1496124529,B072BTMNDG’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’1447-5689-3485′ […]
Health benefits of Ganthoda powder and Vasanu
Health benefits of Ganthoda powder and Vasanu
Parsi Sandwich
PARSI Now serving Thornhill and the GTA. Parsi offers premium quality sandwiches, burgers and kabobs that are combination of fresh ingredients and culinary finesse to receive guests.
Glossary
GLOSSARY & TRANSLATION for Parsi Foods
Kanda Keri nu Gos
by Sheroo Rusi Parekh Clean & wash 1-1/2 kg mutton n marinate with ginger-garlic paste. Wash & peel 15 medium or 12 big Alfanso mangoes (I used 12 big ones). (Normally these are cooked whole but I prefer cutting slices from 2 sides for 2 reasons – one coz now a days there’s no guarantee […]
Sali Marghi
by Darius M Dorabjee Recipe Servings : 4 Recipe Cook Time : 50 Minutes Ingredients 3 Tbsp oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1 Tbsp ginger, chopped 2 tsp garlic paste 1 1/2 cup tomato puree 1/2 Tbsp red chilli powder (For color) 1/4 Tbsp turmeric 1 green chilli, chopped 1/2 Tbsp garam masala 7 -8 chicken […]
Rumble Tumble Eggs ( Scrambled Eggs )
Rumble Tumble Eggs. ( Scrambled Eggs) Walked across to my neighbor Dhanjishaw Dadabhoy, of Byramji town the other morning. He was sitting on his lawn sipping tea from a Wedgewood cup. His dressing gown had ‘LV’ embroidered on the lapel. ‘Good morning Dikra” he said, “So nice to see you, you will join me for […]
Karela
Karela is very good for lowering blood glucose levels.
What is Parsi Cuisine
PARSI CUISINE By Abhishek RajanShimla, Himachal Pradesh, India INTRODUCTIONThe parsi community originated from Persia now known as Iran. Zoroastrian Persians migrated to India after the fall of the Sassanian Empire and gave rise to the modern Indian Parsi community. According to the Qissa, Persian moved by sea to India and landed in Diu from Bushehr. […]
Udvada Bakers
Baked with love!
Moong dal parsi style
One of a most versatile parsi side dish. A lentil and dal delight that go with vegetables, fish, meat or even eggs! Here’s the recipe just like Jamshed’s mother used to make. Comes out nice and dry. Don’t put too much water. The grains should remain intact and crunchy, but not raw. This a pure […]
Swiss Potato Rosti made with Parsi Potato Sali
Swiss Potato Rosti made with Parsi Potato Sali. This dish was inspired by the Swiss Potato Rosti served in Zurich, Switzerland. Also known a Parsi Sali per eeda Ingredients 2 Eggs 1/2 cup Parsi Potato Sali 1 tbsp unsalted Butter 3 tsp water Method Heat butter in non-stick pan Add Parsi Potato Sali and stir […]
Eggs over Sali or Potatoes
Eggs over Sali or Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs extra rich
Scrambled eggs are a pretty basic dish. If you can crack an egg and can turn a burner on, you’ve got the skills necessary to make any scrambled egg dish you choose. But, similar to other “basic” breakfast staples, such as toast and cereal, just because scrambled eggs are easy to make doesn’t mean they […]
Soft silky scrambled Eggs with garlic
Green Garlic is a favorite of mine. In India it is actually cultivated for consumption. It has the same health benefits that garlic has. Popular nurseries sell these The flat, tender leaves have a flavor midway between garlic and onion. Delicious in salads, spreads and flavored vinegars. Grows best in full sun. Perennial in Zones […]
Fried Goat or Lamb Chops from the Cookbook Vividh Vani
Fried Goat or Lamb Chops from the Cookbook Vividh Vani
Chocolate or Coffee Almond Lassi
Where there is chocolate, there is magic! ⠀ It’s International Chocolate day! Wrapped in deliciousness, holds childhood memories, stress buster, mood lifter and what not. Let ’s indulge in some chocolate lusciousness together. Chocolate or Coffee Almond Lassi Recipe Total Time: 2 mins melting chocolate + 3 minutes of grinding Serves: 3 people Ingredients 200 […]
Audh – forgotten but now remembered
Parsi Audh – forgotten but now remembered.
Salli Boti
Sali Boti. Yet another traditional Parsi Dish. Slow cooked mutton in gravy topped with crispy potato straws (sali). Best enjoyed with fresh homemade chappatis !! Congratulations to our member Shikha Sepai FOR MARINATION1 kg mutton 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste1 tablespoon green chilli, garlic and jeera paste1/2 cup yogurt FOR COOKING4 tablespoons oil3 large onions chopped […]
Christmas Stollen – A German tradition for the holidays
Sweet cakes and breads studded with candied fruits and nuts are hallmarks of Christmas baking in many areas of the world. Examples include fruitcake which is traditional throughout the English speaking nations, panettone in Italy, keks in Poland, julekake in Norway, bolo-rei in Portugal and birnenbrot in Switzerland. But perhaps none are revered as highly […]
The Forgotten Christmas Pudding
Nothing makes a better end to a Christmas dinner than a rich, dense Christmas pudding. Home chef Rhea Mitra Dalal is keeping the steam and spirit alive. The days are getting cooler and it will be winter soon. We found a nice article on the forgotten Christmas pudding. On Belvedere Road in Mazagaon, we look […]
Kyani Bakery new custard bun
Most of you may know the iconic Kyani Bakery at Metro. The granddaughter of Aflatoon Shokri is the main baker at the restaurant and has introduced amazing items that will appeal to our western palate. The pricing quality service and the product are excellent. Natasha Shokri has introduced a custard bun but is called cream […]
Sona Masoori White Rice
Recently, I went for shopping to my favorite store – Costco. I saw a 20 lb huge bag of Sona Masoori White Rice. and I have never used this, I usually use Basmati Rice which Costco sells as well. I bought it because I like experimenting! Here is the cooked rice with the inset of […]
Tindora, a vegetable full of iron
Video Link Tindora, a vegetable full of iron. Great for kids and mother’s. ✨ New Recipe ✨ A fun 🪔 vegetable tindora made with chicken and parsi spices 😋 First we show the air fryer method and next the traditional pan fry steam method. Vegetarians, do not add chicken and enjoy! Ingredients 1 lb chicken […]
Gripe water for baby
♥ Gripe water recipe Recipe makes 3 cups, and this gripe water is excellent for giving to babies for colic. Boil together 3 cups of water + 1/4 tsp fresh ginger + pinch of cardamom + 1/4 tsp fennel seeds. Boil in clean pot for 30 minutes. Strain using a fine mesh strainer.
Independence Day and the Parsi connection
Believe it or not toad in the hole dish was relished for breakfast India when the British Raj was active. Yes, Parsis liked to eat British fare, specially during the pre-independence days before 1947. Toad in the hole may sound strange to the average person and even more foreign to Gen Z, but in some British communities […]
Mava ni Boi – the easy way
Mava ni boi, I made for a library presentation of my cookbook. Mava ni boi is a fish-shaped dessert made from ricotta cheese, sugar, cardamom and vanilla. Fish is a symbol of good luck, prosperity and fertility. Using a mold* make these fish shaped desserts. The ingredients are not really fish but just sugar, ricotta […]
Fried Rice
Ingredients 4 cups of cooked rice. 3 tbsps of butter. 1 diced onion. 12 oz of frozen peas and carrots. ½ cup of soy sauce. 3 beaten eggs. How to make Fried Rice: In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion until tender. Mix in the peas and carrots and heat […]
Parsi Doughnut Bhakhra
Bhakhra Recipe (makes about 3 dozen) INGREDIENTS:- Whole wheat flour or Wheat Bran – 100g Semolina flour – 250g Plain flour/All purpose flour aka maida 750gSugar – 550g – (I used organic cane sugar) Ghee/clarified butter – 100g (melted) Yogurt – 250g (I used 2% milk fat organic Greek yogurt) Eggs (lightly beaten with a […]
Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Karela Juice
if you have Diabeties, this is a good home remedy.

