Parsi food

Atheli Chicken (Parsi style marinated chicken)

This Parsi style marinated chicken (or Atheli Chicken as we call it) is great for mid-week sandwich stuffings or to mix in with salads. Or serve it with roast vegetables and make a main for a fancy week night meal.

Gajar Mewa nu Achaar (Parsi Carrot & Raisin Pickle)

Sweet sour and spicy all at the same time this Carrot & Raisin pickle or Gajar Mewa nu Achaar is a staple at all Parsi weddings. Surprisingly, its quite easy to make at home!

Malido – a Parsi delicacy

Malido, a wheat flour based pudding that is served up at most Parsi religious occasions. The traditional recipe takes hours to make. Luckily, this shortcut version yields a delicious result too!

Ghee Gor na Lollypops

Made with just ghee and jaggery, these simple lollypops have stood the test of time. A rare treat my parents and grandparents both remember enjoying.

Creamy Fish Kebabs

A take on British fish cakes, these Parsi style fish kebabs made with prawn, squid, and rawas are a creamy treat for any day.

Ravaiya (Eggplant) Tart

A modern take on a classic vegetarian Parsi dish, these Ravaiya tarts are made with the Parsi chutney we all love, oodles of white sauce and generous amounts of cheese. Oh yes, and eggplants.

Date Bliss Balls

Recipe contributed by Good Parsi Wife The Good Parsi Wife is a full time mother, full time foodie and part time Engineer living in Western Australia. In her spare time (does that even exist!?) you can usually find her in the kitchen experimenting for her family and social media followers, or singing and dancing around…