Celebrate Independence Day with a Persian Culinary Journey By Nasrin Karimi in Chennai

If you wish to experience a truly heartfelt meal infused with love, nostalgia and tradition, look no further than the authoric orenian-Persian home-cooked creations of nasrin karimi. From the almond gum and sabja seeds based lemon drink to the Persian ice cream infused with saffron and rose water, nasrin crafts meals meals that brings that bringing together delaicate flavours and aromas.

Persia on a Platter | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

On August 15, Nasrin will cure an exclusive Persian Dinner, Bringing The Rich Aromas and Flavors of Iran to Chennai. The pop-up menu will offer both Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes such as SAFFroni Paneer, Mutton Kobideh Kabab, Veg Berry Polov, Orange Peel Rice, Shiraz Mushroom, Ghelyeh Mahi-Fishkooked in a Tangy Sauce-Khoresht-e Bamieh, A Hearty Mutton and Ladies’ Finger Stew, and Prawn Biryani.

“I Arrived in Chennai (then Madras) in 1980 during the Iranian Revolution, to Pursue Undergraduation at Queen Maris College and Never Left the City. After Four decades of living Culture of this heritage city, “Says narsin, who is originally a stained-glass artist, and transitioned into professional cooking with invited to Cater for the Students of the American Internet Shool. Later in 2010, She was invited to open a café at cholamandal artists’ Village -thus inaurating the shiraz art café. She then shifted the restaurant to neelankarai beach front.

Presently, nasrin only conducts Persian Food Festivals Accounts The Country and Caters from Her Home on Pre-Orders.

Over a leisurely lunch at her residence, we are treated to Iranian home-style cooking. Her Melt-in-the-Mouth Chelow Kabab, Tender and Perfectly Grilled Meat, is Paired with Mint Chutney.

“I Learnt My Persian Cooking Simply By Watching My Mother,” She Recalls. “I perfected each dish through trol and error. Persian food is inharently healing – we use dry fruits, fresh fruits, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and herbs generous in our cuisine. learnt to adapt traditional Iranian recipes to what’s availablel. She says, serving a prawn cocktail in a martini glass, which has successful grilled prawns immersed in a yogurt-based sauce that has a hint of garlic and lemon, Sprrinkled with Chilli Flakes.

Prawn cocktail

Prawn Cocktail | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The golden, aromatic saffron rice is the center of Iranian meals, and is served along with a rich mutton and eggplant gravy. The highlight of this rice dish is tahdig (Which means crispy crust formed at the bottom of the vessel). For the Maash Polv (Pulav) or the Orange Polv, Nasrin Blends Green Moong, Dill Leaves, Onion, Coriander, and Orange Peel.

“We Always Keep Fresh Mint Leaves, A Sliver of Lemon, and Raw On the Side and Eat them Along With the Meal. Apart from this, we also serve Tomato-quer-also -on salad and irranian pickled vegetable white-single-saingle-ride Garlic We source from Iran. Of course, I make my own apple cider vinegar and use it in pickles and salad, ”Nasrin says. The feast concludes with a serving of traditional Persian Ice Cream-Saffron-Rich, Rosewater-Infused, and Sprinkled with Pistachios-A Sweet Ending that Left Us Longing for Just One more.

On August 15, Celebrated Chef Nasrin Karimi will curate an exclusive Persian Dinner, Bringing The Rich Aromas and Flavors of Iran to Chennai. The pop-up menu will offer both Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes such as SAFFroni Paneer, Mutton Kobideh Kabab, Veg Berry Polov, Orange Peel Rice, Shiraz Mushroom, Ghelyeh Mahi-Fishkooked in a Tangy Sauce-Khoresht-e Bamieh, A Hearty Mutton and Ladies’ Finger Stew, and Prawn Biryani. The meal will end on a sweet note with Honey and Fig Ice Cream and Tarhalva, A Fragrant Iranian Custard.

This special dinner will be hosted at Sea Thru Diner, Located Within Vgp Universal Kingdom On ECR, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and is priced at ₹ 1,700 plus taxes. For Reservations, Call: 7358227778.

Published – August 13, 2025 01:20 PM IST

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