Kuku sabzi

Kuku sabzi

Middle Eastern
10 mins Prep · 20 mins Cook

Kuku sabzi, or baked Persian herb omelette, is a traditional Iranian dish that is served during Nowruz (Persian New Year). This flavourful omelette is loaded with herbs, which symbolise renewal, while the eggs represent fertility

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes
Serves 6
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Diet Vegetarian
Preparation Moderate

Cooking Instructions

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1

Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6.

2

Finely chop the leek and herbs. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add the baking powder, fenugreek, turmeric and salt. Fold in the chopped herbs, leeks and dried cranberries.

3

Heat the olive oil in a 20cm oven-proof pan over a medium heat. Add the herb-egg mixture and stir constantly for the first 5 minutes. Make sure it’s evenly distributed in the pan, then cover with a lid and cook undisturbed until the bottom and edges are just set, approx. 5-10 minutes.

4

Remove the lid and transfer to the oven. Bake for a further 5 minutes, or until the top is golden and the middle is set through.

5

Serve topped with pomegranate rubies and chopped fresh herbs.