Nina USA

Love it and will treasure this volume. Excellent cookbook as well as guide to the cuisine of each region in Iran. The recipes are very well written and explained. Fail proof. The only book of Persian cuisine you would need. No gimmicks and the recipes are authentic and healthy. You will need to purchase the required ingredients for you to start using this book and cooking frequently. Any middle eastern store will have them. Pg. 702 has a visual glossary of spices and herbs, followed by an index of recipes by region with their Persian name as well as English translation. Then there is an additional full and proper Index on pg. 714. This is a big thick volume, but easy to navigate. Bound well with a cloth spine bind to hold it safely. Lovely addition and a must buy!

Excellent book with a great many recipes in every category. It has traditional Christian (Mangalore and Goa) recipes in addition to some Parsi and other Indo-western recipes. A definite must and great value.