https://virgool.io/feed/@termehtravel https://termehtravel.com/ fa 2026-07-06 17:40:51 https://files.virgool.io/upload/users/53072/avatar/8I7AsH.png?height=120&width=120 https://virgool.io/@termehtravel https://virgool.io/@termehtravel/persian-omelette-fdxnh0cey67c Persian Omelette is the White Knight, the savior, and the candle in the darkest night for single parents, college students, and the hungry or lazy individuals who hate cooking.The recipe is simple. Saute tomatoes and mix them with eggs. However, I’m going to show you how to elevate the Persian omelet into a dish from a Michelin star restaurant (just kidding). It can be served as a breakfast, dinner, or even lunch.You can enjoy it in a jungle cafe in Gilan, a beach cafe in Qeshm, in the crowded Bazaar of Isfahan, or even a luxurious coffee shop in the north of Tehran. You can make a Persian omelet on the hot stones of the Lut desert or the 5,610m peak of Damavand mountain. If you ever happen to visit the city of Qazvin, ask for a place called Dehkhoda, they have the best omelet that I’ve ever had.I will take you to the smokey Persian Ghahvekhaneh, the hangout place for hard-working laborers, charismatic oldmen, and even thugs, and criminals. I will take you to a place that has only three items on the menu, Ghelyoon (Hooka), omelet, and tea. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride.What do you need to make Persian Omelette?Eggs:Eggs are the main ingredient of any omelet, and the Persian omelet is not an exception. The difference is that unlike the classic way of making an omelet, you don’t need to push the cooked portions from the edges toward the center constantly and repeat the process, which is time-consuming and difficult. The mixing process is straightforward and doesn’t require special skills. According to Healthline, eggs are loaded with vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein, good fats, and various other lesser-known nutrients, including calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, vitamin E, folate and many more.Tomato or Tomato Paste:Tomato, tomato paste, or a mix of both determines the taste and color of the Persian Omelet.More tomato means more color and sourness, and I personally like to mix chopped or grated tomatoes with tomato paste to achieve a darker color and deeper taste. Just be careful about the type and amount of tomato paste since some types contain salt and might ruin your omelet. Always taste the paste before using it.According to Healthline, Tomato products such as ketchup, tomato juice, tomato paste, and tomato sauces are the richest dietary sources of lycopene in the Western diet, providing over 80% of dietary lycopene in the United States. They are also a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and folate.Onion:Onion is not a necessary ingredient, but it sneaked into my recipe recently when I had the best omelet of my life in a breakfast cafe called Dehkhoda in Qazvin.Crispy fried onion can make a huge difference in taste, texture, and aroma of the omelet. You should not mix it in the cooking process, but rather prepare it separately and add a generous amount on top of your dish.Onion is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants; it reduces cholesterol and can play a crucial role in metabolism, red blood cell production, and nerve function. Lastly, it’s a great source of potassium, a mineral in which many people are lacking.Flatbread:You can serve Persian omelet alongside bread or rice, but the most common and proper way is the bread. We are going to have a separate article on Persian bread, but for now, if you are close to a Persian supermarket, try to buy some of their flatbreads; otherwise, any non-sweet bread will be fine.If you couldn’t find any Persian bread, you can make it yourself. There is a great recipe for flatbread with no yeast. You only need plain flour (all-purpose flour), salt, butter, milk, and oil.You can find the complete recipe on the RecipeTin Eats website.How to Make Vegan Persian Omelette?The only thing that you need to change in a Persian omelet to make it Vegan is the main ingredient, the eggs. The process is the same, and you can add some vegetables to it like garlic, cauliflower, mushrooms, or diced squash. You can use olive oil, coconut oil, or sesame oil. Instead of eggs, you should use tofu cheese or chickpea flour. I will only explain the tofu as it tastes better, in my opinion.I was inspired by Simple Vegan Blog for this recipe.Ingredients for 2:300 g firm tofu (348 cal)3 tbsp tomato paste (39 cal)2 tbsp vegetable oil or 100 g butter (124 cal)1 medium onion (44 cal)Salt, black pepper, cinnamonChop the tofu and use a fork to crumble it into small pieces. Add some oil and saute for a couple of minutes. The rest is the same as the classic recipe, except not using any tomatoes, which may result in a watery omelet, and instead, you use more tomato paste. The last tip would be to use Kala Namak salt (available in Indian grocery stores), which makes your tofu taste like real eggs. termehtravel termehtravel Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:28:23 +0330 https://virgool.io/@termehtravel/eggplant-stew-khoresh-bademjan-ovld9ws8oqhq It’s easy to say most of the Iranian cuisine is made from rice and stew, and we call it Chelo-Khoresht. So far, we told you about Ghormeh Sabzi and Fesenjan Stew, and now I am here to introduce you to the fantastically delicious Eggplant Stew, AKA Khoresht-Bademjan!Give me a chance to quote one of my favorite youtube chefs, Andrew Rea from Binging with Babish, and say: “Let’s get down to basics.”What Do You Need To Make The Stew?Meat: ? For Khoresht, use lamb meat and cut it into one inch-cubes, the purpose of this is that everybody who’s eating, has a few pieces of meat on their plate, and they can have their meat in whatever portion they like.The reason Persians use lamb is because of the taste, lamb meat is tender, contains more fat, and it cooks faster compared to beef. Beef takes longer to prepare, it contains less fat and has a different texture.Onions:Iranians believe that where there is meat, there has to be an onion. You will never find a Persian food that contains meat with no onion in it.Roughly diced onions in stews are just for taste, and you won’t be able to see them once the stew is ready to be served.Eggplants:Well, duh.Any kind of eggplant will do, the long thin ones or the fat short ones, whichever you can find will make a wonderful Khoresht. Just peel the skin and slice them lengthwise. The tricky part of eggplants is their seeds, the bad thing about an eggplant with a lot of seeds, is that it means the eggplant is bitter. If you are unfortunate and you slice your eggplants and find seeds all over, you might still be able to save your stew a little bit, here is how:Cut out the end, the seediest part of the eggplant, and sprinkle salt on each side of the remaining portion of your slices, sweat your eggplants and dab the moisture off with a paper towel; this will help with the bitterness.A bitter eggplant will give you a bitter stew, and a seedy eggplant will compromise the texture.Turmeric:All Persian foods contain turmeric; it’s the beloved brother of salt and pepper.Turmeric adds a golden color to the food, making it visually more appealing.Verjuice:Eggplants are typically tasteless, so they need all the help they can get. Some believe that an eggplant stew desperately needs verjuice, while others think that salt will do the job; this depends on your tastebuds.Rice:Persian rice, also known as white rice, makes an absolute wonderful Chelo. Explaining how to cook a perfect pot of rice is one of the hardest things to do for all Iranians. If you are a Persian home-cook, you definitely eyeball every proportion, and that’s the reason explaining the proportions of anything may lead to brain cells dying. Jokes aside, here are the tips I can teach you for the perfect Chelo-Khoresht.TahdigIf you want a Tahdig (that famous crunchy crust) with your rice, here is what you need to know.Basically, anything can be turned into Tahdig, starting from bread or potatoes all the way to vegetables like lettuce, any crispness on the bottom of your pot is considered Tahdig.Some Tahdigs are more famous than others, such as potatoes, bread, and rice. Also, zucchini, eggplant, cabbage, and lettuce are just as delicious as the rest.Use your imagination, fry it up, and be confident that it’ll turn out fantastic.Pro TipsMake saffron rice by grinding a pinch of saffron in a medium-sized bowl, mixing it with one or two tablespoons of boiling water, and letting it sit for one to two minutes. Then you add the cooked rice you just made to the bowl, and toss the rice with saffron until it turns golden yellow. You can design your Chelo with spoonfuls of saffron rice.Making Tahdig is hard for someone who has never done it before, so if you are a beginner stick to flatbread, it turns crispier much sooner, and if you burn it… well, who doesn’t like a little bit of burnt bread.Eggplant Stew(Khoresh Bademjan)?Don't let the timing scare you, as we all know you can’t rush perfection! Here is how to make the perfect Chelo Khoresht, Persian lunch, a mixture of textures, and an absolute delight.Type: Main CourseCuisine: PersianKeywords: Eggplant Stew,Khoresh BademjanRecipe Yield: 4Calories: 312Preparation Time: 1HCooking Time: 4HTotal Time: 5HRecipe Ingredients: For the stew 3 Italian eggplants 4 Japanese/Chinese eggplants, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp vegetable oil for pan-frying eggplants 300 gr Lamb meat, copped to 1-inch cubes 1 Medium onion, roughly diced 2 tbsp vegetable oil for sauteing onions 2 tbsp Tomato paste 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Black pepper 1 tsp Turmeric 2 cups Water ¼ cup Verjuice For the rice 3 cups of Persian rice/white rice (¾ cup rice per person) 4 cups water, boiling 1 ½ tbsp Salt 2 tbsp Frying oil for Tahdig (optional)Recipe Instructions:Step 1: Preferably use fresh meat but if you have it frozen, Defrost, and cut them into one-inch cubesStep 2: Peel the eggplants and slice them lengthwise, sprinkle each side with salt and sweat them for five minutes this helps if the eggplants are bitter, dab the excess moisture with a paper towel.Step 3: In a medium-sized pan, heat up one glug of vegetable oil and pan fry your eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned.Step 4: Roughly dice an onion.Step 5: Heat a pot big enough for the amount of your stew and add two tablespoons of vegetable oil, add diced onion and saute for two minutes on medium-high heat.Step 6: Add the cubed meat.Step 7: Season the meat with the seasonings mentioned. Also, add two tablespoons of tomato paste.Step 8: Pour in four cups of water, let it boil, turn the heat down to low, cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 2-3 hours until the meat is well-done.Step 9: Soak the rice in a bowl of water for thirty minutes.Step 10: Boil four cups of water in another pot.Step 11: Season the boiling water with three tablespoons of saltStep 12: Pour the soaked rice in the pot of boiling water and let it cook on medium-high for 30-40 minutes or until the rice is cooked.Step 13: Strain the rice and wash it with cold water to prevent it from cooking more.Step 14: For Tahdig, slice two to three potatoes thinly (depending on how big or small your pot is, make sure the slices are completely covering the bottom of your pot) or use flatbread.Step 15: Add a glug of vegetable oil to your pot, heat the oil on medium-high and carefully place the pieces of your desired Tahdig (bread/potato)Step 16: Let them crisp up and turn golden-brown before adding the cooked rice.Step 17: Turn the heat down, cover the pot with a lid, and let it steam for 30-40 minutes.Step 18: Meanwhile, over at the pot with your cooking stew, add the previously cooked eggplant slices to your stew and let it cook for an additional thirty minutes.Step 19: Pour in the preferred amount of verjuice and let it boil on medium-high heat for another ten minutes.Step 20: Enjoy!Editor's Rating:4.9Vegetarian Eggplant Stew: ? For my vegan/vegetarian friends, I promised you that I’d separate the meat. You’ll need to change a few steps, so let me dive in real quick.After peeling, slicing, and pan-frying the eggplants, take them out of the pan, and add diced onion to the remaining oil.Saute the onion, add seasoning, tomato paste and water, add cooked eggplants back in and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.You can enjoy it with bread or rice however you like.NutritionsServing: 1 personCalories: 781calCarbohydrates: 77.75gProtein: 24.65gFat: 43.30gCholesterol: 76.75mgSugar: 8gPotassium: 690.75mgVitamin A: 22.4IUVitamin C: 14.7mgCalcium: 33.85mgIron: 3.65mg termehtravel termehtravel Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:42:58 +0330 https://virgool.io/@termehtravel/how-to-get-your-iran-visa-ars2s87xsiia A wide range of people visits Iran every year with different purposes such as leisure, education or even employment. Although citizens of a few countries can enter Iran Visa-free, citizens of the rest of the world need a Visa to enter Iran. Use the Visa Assistant Tool to check if you need a Visa, the cost, and the requirements to apply for Iran Visa. Click on Apply for Iran Visa to submit your request by filling a simple Visa Application form and get your Visa in 2 business days.What is an Iran Visa on Arrival?Your first option speaks for itself. You don’t need to get a Visa before traveling to Iran. You can simply apply for an Iran Visa on Arrival (VOA) in the airport. Citizens of most countries can apply for an Iran Visa on Arrival and the process usually takes about an hour assuming the line is not too long. Although Visa on arrival is the most common option, it’s not the safest option as there is a small chance of getting rejected.What is an Iran E-Visa and why you should get one?Iran E-Visa is another option for you. E-Visa is an electronic Visa application system, launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in 2017 to make the Visa process easier. You can submit for an E-Visa on MFA site or any eligible tourist agency. E-Visa is the most secure way to get a Visa for Iran. You get your authorization code before arriving and there is no chance of getting rejected after you arrive in the country. The Visa process will be much faster as you wouldn’t have to stand in lines and it will be cheaper than VOA if you choose to pick your Visa in an Iranian embassy or general consulate.What do you need to prepare for Iran Visa on Arrival?A valid passport in good conditionsA Travel Insurance that covers Iran, otherwise you need to buy insurance at the airportYour Travel Itinerary or at least the first-night accommodationWhat do you need to get an Iran E-Visa?You need to fill a Visa applicationSend a proper passport-style ID photoSend a scan from the first page of your passportUse Termeh Travel Visa Assistant Tool to see more details.Our advice is to submit on trusted tourist agency sites due to the following reasons:It takes only 2-3 Iran business days (Saturday to Wednesday) for an agency to give you the confirmation code while in some cases it can take 10-15 days for MFA. Since getting rejected by MFA is very common, the MFA site usually asks applicants to apply through an eligible tourist agency. If the application gets rejected your travel agency can negotiate and complete demanded forms or documents and reapply, while MFA does not provide this option. You can simply Apply for Your E-Visa for a reasonable price and with 24/7 online support.You ca also book Hotels, Tours , travel insurance, and transportation online via Termehtravel.comCan the US, UK and Canadian citizens travel to Iran?Citizens of the US, UK, and Canada need to apply for an E-Visa via a trusted tourist agency and have a registered escort tour guide expecting them at the airport. According to the MFA, the process takes about 70 days. However, it is advised to apply for your travel to Iran 3 months prior to your visit as the process might take longer.How should the US, Uk, and Canadian citizens apply for an E-Visa?First, you should fill the Visa Application Form, send your ID photo and the scan of the passport’s first page as mentioned. In addition to that, you need to send your resume. The resume or CV should contain educational qualifications, career backgrounds, and accommodations. A detailed travel itinerary is also needed, which can be organized by your travel agency based on your interests. Check out our tours page for more information.Do women need to wear a scarf on the passport photo (Photo ID)?Passport photo doesn’t need to be with a scarf. However, female travelers are obliged to wear Hijab (scarf, stockings, and sleeves) when in Iran. The passport photo should follow the below rules:In colorIn .jpg or .jpeg file formatEqual to or less than 500 kilobytesIn a rectangular aspect ratio (height must be greater than width)Do not wear a hat, eyeglasses or head coveringPhotos digitally scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptableWearing headscarf is not a must.Do they stamp my passport in Iran?As some countries could be sensitive about Iran stamps on passports, your passport will not be stamped. The authorities at the airport will give you the stamp and sticker on a separate document to prevent potential problems in the future.Who can travel to Kish and Qeshm Visa-free?Kish and Qeshm are two wonderful Islands with glorious nature, modern shopping centers, and hospitable people. Citizens of most countries can visit these free-trade zones for 14 days Visa-free. There is the option of extending your Visa up to 6 months but you should submit your request before the 10th day of your stay. Of course in order to leave free-trade zone cities for traveling to other parts of Iran you need to get an Iranian Visa in the Foreign Affairs Representative Offices.Can the US, UK and Canadian citizens travel to Kish without applying for Visa?The answer is yes! Citizens of the UK, US and Canada can visit Kish and Qeshm Islands Visa-free but they must have a registered tour guide waiting for them in the airport. We suggest contacting a travel agency to hire a trusted and registered tour guide. Contact our Support Team for more information.What other countries except for the UK, USA, and Canada, cannot get an Iran Visa on Arrival?Citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Jordan, Pakistan, and Somalia cannot get an Iran Visa on Arrival. Citizens of these mentioned countries must apply for an E-Visa which takes the normal time of 2-3 Iran business days. They don’t need to send their resume (CV) or have a registered tour guide expecting them in the airport.Note: You cannot get an Iran Visa if you were born in Israel or want to apply with an Israeli passport.Which countries do not need a Visa for Iran?The citizens of the following countries don’t need a Visa to visit Iran:ArmeniaAzerbaijanBoliviaEgyptGeorgiaLebanonMalaysiaOmanTurkeyIraqChina (only for 15 days)Syria (only if they are flying directly from Damascus)You can use Termeh Travel’s Visa Assistant to check if you need an Iran Visa.How much does Iran Visa cost?The Iran Visa fee differs depending on your nationality and the Place of Visa Issue (where you intend to collect your visa and pay the stamp fee). You can use Termeh Travel’s Visa Fee Finder to check the cost for your Iran Visa.How long is an Iranian Visa valid for?An Iran visa is valid for 30 days, however, you can extend your visa before the 30 days finishes.How should I extend my Iran visa?You can extend your Iran visa twice which brings your stay in Iran to a total of 90 days. The cost of visa extension is less than five euros each time. In order to extend the visa, the applicant should visit the Passport and Immigration Office in major cities, provided below:QomAddress: Qom, Shahid Lavasani StPhone: 025 3772 3838YazdBahonar boulevard, Valieasr AlleyPhone: 035 1724 4055MashhadAddress: Razavi Khorasan Province, Mashhad, District 9Phone: 051 3822 5280ShirazAddress: Fars Province, Shiraz, Modaress boulevardPhone: 071 3725 0028TehranAddress: Tehran Province, Tehran, Shahr Ara StreetPhone: 021 6693 5058IsfahanAddress: Isfahan Province, Isfahan, Rudaki BypassPhone: 031 3218 4547How long does it take to get an Iranian Visa?You can get an E-Visa which takes 2-3 Iran business days (Saturday to Wednesday) if you contact a trusted travel agency like Termeh Travel.Note: For Citizens of the US, UK or Canada it might take up to 3 months to apply for an Iran Visa.Does Iran accept dual citizenship?If you have dual citizenship, one from the UK, US or Canada and one from other countries, for example, Germany, you don’t need to mention the US, UK or Canadian Passport. You can use your German passport to get a Visa on Arrival or get an E-Visa.How should I get an Iran Visa if I’m traveling by land?Tourists who want to travel to Iran by land should apply for an E-Visa. In the application form, they should select their desired embassy or consulate (the closest one to their city) in “Place of Visa Issue” section, you can use Termeh Visa Assistant Tool for your Place of Visa Issue. E-Visa usually takes 2-3 business days to be confirmed. After the confirmation, they have 30 days to visit the embassy or consulate and get their Visa.Note: The Visa itself is valid for 90 days and you need to travel to Iran in this period.Do Indians need a Visa for Iran?The answer is Yes. India used to be among the countries that couldn’t get an Iran Visa on Arrival. Fortunately, since 23rd July 2018, Indians can get a VOA in Iran’s International Airports and the process is the same as other countries.What are the Iran visa requirements for Pakistani citizens?The requirements are the same as any other country. You can find them using our Visa Assistant page. termehtravel termehtravel Sat, 28 Sep 2019 16:40:49 +0330