# VEGAN KOOKOO SABZI // PERSIAN FRESH HERB FRITTATA

Kookoo Sabzi is a fresh herb frittata traditionally eaten on Nowruz, Persian New Year, but this recipe has no eggs and tastes just as good as the original.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups coriander
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup dill
- 1 cup chives or scallions
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 cups chickpea flour
- 1.5 cup water
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt or kala namak
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3 tbsp oil
- barberries
- walnuts

## Instructions

1. Wash the herbs thoroughly by soaking in water and 1 tsp baking powder for 15 minutes.
2. Drain and dry the herbs.
3. Process the herbs and garlic cloves in a food processor until fine.
4. Mix the batter ingredients (chickpea flour, water, baking powder, salt or kala namak, black pepper, turmeric) until smooth.
5. Fold the chopped herbs into the batter and mix well.
6. In a non-stick saucepan, heat 3-5 tbsp of oil.
7. Pour the batter into the saucepan and keep it on medium heat for 5 minutes until the edges of the kookoo have browned.
8. Put the lid on and turn it to medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
9. Flip the frittata (cooked side up) onto a plate and then transfer it back to the pan, or cut it in half first then flip each piece over.
10. Leave it on a medium-low heat again with the lid on for a remaining 20 minutes.
11. Serve topped with walnuts, and barberries gently heated for 30 seconds in a pan with a little oil or water.

## Equipment

- bowl
- salad spinner
- food processor
- colander
- whisk
- non-stick saucepan
- lid
- plate
- spatula

## Tips

- The herbs represent the welcoming in of spring and the rebirth of nature.
- To ensure the kookoo is browned and firm before flipping, check the bottom and top of the frittata.
- Serve with sabzi polo (garlic and herb rice) or warm bread, pickles and yoghurt.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJybT3zWYP/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ca91d2ab-fd72-43c6-b992-f1eb6e987d9d
- Extracted: 2025-09-02

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