Upgrade your party dip with creamy and nutritious Persian Borani (also spelled Boorani). It’s a cooked vegetable and yogurt dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Beata and Bita share the most common versions of Borani, plus their go-to recipes so you can make some ...
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