Osh-e-Meer, a delicious hearty soup made with lentils, greens and home-made noodles is a special dish made by Irani Zoroastrians that is traditionally served on Novruz.
Osh-e-Meer
Hing Rai no Papeto
The potato is one of the very few vegetables that Parsis across the board will happily eat any day of the week. And, this recipe for Hing Rai no Papeto is a Gujarati dish that Parsis have adopted as one of their own.
Ravaiya (Chutney Stuffed Brinjals)
A Gujarati classic reinvented by the Parsis, Ravaiya are chutney stuffed baby brinjals that are a must try for the Parsi food loving vegetarian.
Kera na Kebab (Plantain Kebabs)
Deliciously crisp and tangy, these Kera (Plantain) Kebabs are a lesser known Parsi dish that is sure to be a hit with your vegetarian guests.
Cream Corn Samosa
It’s hard making a vegetarian Parsi starter without potato, paneer or egg. But now, you can try making this Cream Corn Samosa which makes for a great vegetarian appetiser but still tastes uniquely ‘bawa’.
Cabbage & Pineapple Salad
An unusual combination of vegetable and fruit that pairs to give you the perfect Parsi Ghaas-Phoos. Give it a try – you won’t regret it.
Bheeda-Papeto
Cook up some Parsi style Bheeda Papeto for a quick weeknight vegetarian dinner. The Parsi favourite Papeto adds great taste to ghaas-phoos Bheeda and makes it a dish worth eating.
Anahita’s Bharuchi Paneer Akuri
Chef Manager at Parsi SodaBottleOpenerWala, Anahita Dhondy shares her signature recipe for the Bharuchi Akuri made with paneer instead of eggs!
Dhun’s Chutney Eeda Pattice and her Dharamshala Love Story
A traditional recipe for Chutney Eeda Pattice with a secret ingredient shared while recounting a love story about a young girl and a Parsi Dharamshala.
1-2-3 Masoor
This 1-2-3 recipe for Parsi style Masoor is a sure fire hit in the kitchen and on the dining table.
Chana ni Dar
Low in GI and high in Iron, this Parsi style Chana ni Dar is a perfect meal for pregnant Bawi Brides says guest author, The Good Parsi Wife
Dolly Mummy’s Sali par Eedu
Jasmine’s French Beans ma Gosht
Parsis love ‘ramakras’ in just about anything like this French Beans ma Gosht recipe which is Jasmine aunty’s family favourite
Tanaz’s Tamota per Eedu
We Parsis are a fan of anything-per-eedu. Here is my mom’s friend, Tanaz’s rendition of the Tomato per Eedu – a hot favourite with the entire family!
Kashmira’s Potato Cheese Cutlets
My childhood friend Kashmira is a fellow Bawi Bride based in Chennai whose husband loves different kinds of Cutlets. Here’s her recipe for Easy Peasy Cheesy Cutlets that won’t take longer than 30 minutes to make.
Lagan Sara Istoo
A sweet and sour stew of a Bawa’s favourite vegetables – potatoes, carrots and peas. Topped with dry fruits this is a veggie delight fit for weddings!