Lately I’ve been in the habit of powering through the morning with what squishier types like to call a “smoothie.” This always involves bananas and some other kind of frozen fruit, an avocado when I’m ...

Summer is upon us. Just when we think the scorching heat is getting unbearable, a soul-soothing glass of chaas comes to our rescue. Chaas (also called buttermilk) is a popular drink that strikes chord ...

Ab-doogh kiar is a chilled Persian yogurt soup loaded with fresh herbs, chopped cucumbers and radishes — all signs of spring in a bowl. Chef-owner Arash Ghasemi of Walnut Creek’s Main Street Kitchen & ...

Whether or not you've ever watched Shahs of Sunset, you probably know that rice isn't just a key part of Persian cuisine: It's a way of life. But when it comes to this extraordinary culinary tradition ...

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About Afghani doogh (buttermilk): This is a refreshing drink, which is made with curd, cucumber and curd. You can make this drink in few mintunes.

A man recently shared a summer drink recipe on X. The recipe includes yogurt, carbonated water, salt, mint, and cucumber. The post received millions of views and sparked a debate. Many users claimed ...

The fizzy sensation on the tongue; the tangy kick at the back of the mouth. Salty, minty doogh is an acquired taste for some. Other diners can't get enough of the traditional Persian concoction. On ...

Kolbeh sits in an inauspicious strip of mall on the corner of Black Mountain Road, across form the north gate of Miramar Air Station. Stepping inside, the first thing you notice is yourself, staring ...

Many Iranians believe that Ab Doogh Khiar is a perfect food for the summer. Its name translates as “water, yogurt drink, cucumber,” that is derived from its three main ingredients; it really is almost ...

Summer is one season that has you reaching out for your water bottle more times in a day than the entire year. While water may suffice most of the time, every year, people try their hands at new and ...