The subtleties of Persian cuisine & their exciting mix of flavours are totally distinct from other styles of cooking & make it one of the great cuisines of the world. The traditional emphasis on the use of fresh & seasonal ingredients & the importance of a complementary mix of herbs, vegetables, meat, fish, fruit & spices, accords well with the modern desire for healthy eating & a balanced diet. This highly-illustrated cookbook offers an enticing introduction to traditional Persian cuisine through recipes that are accessible to the non-professional cook & are based on ingredients that are readily available in the West. As a medical doctor aware of today`s health concerns, Jila Dana-Haeri has adapted traditional Persian recipes for today`s more health-conscious readers & cooks. Using ingredients that are readily available to create dishes that are both healthy & nutritious, the authors demonstrate that Persian food can be made easily anywhere in the world. Featuring beautiful photographs by award-winning food photographer Jason Lowe, this book will be essential for anyone interested in sampling Persian cuisine & expanding their cultural horizons.