Welcome to the second episode of the Modern Persian Food podcast! Co-hosts Bita and Beata provide some insight into one of the foundations of Persian cuisine - aromatic spices!

Turmeric and Saffron are the most common spices associated with Persian cuisine
- What they are, forms and versions, how to use them, and what foods they enhance
The best way to store spices
How spices are sold in Iran and Turkey
What's included in an advieh spice mix
Dry edible rose petals | Gohleh Mohamadi
Cardamom (in teas) and Orange blossom uses
Oatmeal and Haleem porridge
Cinnamon versatility and recipes
Sumac's traditional and modern uses
Dried mint as garnish and key ingredient in appetizers and main dishes
How to use dried Limoo Amani
Preferences and foods with fenugreek
"Ask the Beats" - Question: What kind of rice do you use to make perfect Persian rice?
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Recipe links from this episode:

Rice:
- Bita's recipe How to Prepare Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker (with bit on saffron)
Spice mix:
- Bita's recipe: Advieh mix recipe
Cinnamon Oatmeal:
- Bita's Healthy Creamy Oatmeal recipe with Cinnamon
Ash Reshteh:
- Bita's recipe: Ash Reshteh recipe
- Beata's recipe: Asheh Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup

Koo Koo Sabzi
- Bita's recipe: Koo Koo sabzi recipe
- Beata's recipe: Persian Frittata Koo Koo Sabzi
Persian appetizers with mint:
- Bita's recipe: Persian Yogurt and Cucumber Dip with Mint | Mast o Khiar
- Bita's recipe: Eggplant Borani recipe
- Beata's recipe: Persian Salads: Maast-o-Khiar with Shallot and Salad Shirazi
Khoresh Karafs
- Bita's recipe: Persian Celery and Artichoke Stew (vegetarian version)
- Beata's recipe: Khoreshteh Karafs Celery and Herb Beef Stew
Khoresh Ghemeh
- Bita's recipe: Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew
Lubia Polo
- Bita's recipe: Loobia Polo | Persian Rice with Green Beans

Beata's recipe: Lubia Polo for the Persian New Year Sezdeh be Dar Picnic

Podcast production by Alvarez Audio