Country:

Iran

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tbsp of turmeric
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 chopped onion (small or half of a large onion)
  • 2 small chopped leeks (white parts only). Rinsed VERY WELL!
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 bunch dill chopped
  • 2 bunches of parsley chopped
  • 1/2 a head of a large romaine (or 1 small romaine)- chopped
  • 1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup barberries (rinsed and soaked for an hour). Also known as Zereshk (optional)
  • 1 tbsp of dried Fenugreek (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Note: Make sure your herbs are finely chopped. Do not use a food processor! It will change the consistency and makes your herbs watery.

Instructions:

  1. Heat up your skillet (non-stick), add 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped onion and leeks. Sauté on medium-high heat.
  3. Beat the eggs with a fork, add turmeric, salt & pepper, fenugreek, give it a good stir.
  4. Add chopped herbs and vegetables. Give it a good toss.
  5. Add chopped walnuts, barberries (sour sweet taste) .
  6. Add the above mix to the skillet that has sauté onion and leeks, mix everything well.
  7. Flatten the mixture.
  8. Raise the heat to high and cover the skillet with a lid and let it set for 3-5 minutes.
  9. Give the skillet a good shake and then put it in broiler for 5 minutes (stay close by and check on it).
  10. Once removed from the oven, let it sit for few minutes.
  11. You can slide it right off to a serving plate or cut it in pie slices while in the skillet and then serve them.


You may garnish with barberries & walnuts or as you please.

Allergy Information:

Gluten Free

Diet Information:

Pescatarian
Vegetarian

Submitted by:

Megan Moazhgân Momtaheni
Manager, Financial Applications
UITS

Personal Story

It's a delicious and healthy meal that is not only YUMMY, but also super low carb and very easy to make!
You may eat it by itself, put it in piece of warm pita bread, eat it with rice or a salad.

It's very popular during Nowruz (Persian New Year) with white fish and Persian herb rice. My family eats it this way throughout the year with different kind of fish. I love to have it with aged pickled garlic on the side.

Noosheh jân!
i.e. May it nourish your soul, the equivalent of “bon appétit”.