A snowy day in the village | Iranian noodles, a cold-weather soup Ash Reshteh | Baking walnut bread

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while maintaining texture.

kashk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: white beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and effort in preparation.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Frozen herbs offer convenience and longer shelf life.

Prepare dough with yeast, sugar, and milk.

Mix in saffron, oil, and turmeric.

Add onions to the beans for caramel color.

Incorporate garlic and dried vegetables into the mixture.

Season with cinnamon powder and cardamom powder.

Cook with animal butter and egg yolk for richness.

Boil Iranian noodles separately.

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