440838 Thu Sep 13 05:32:20 -0700 2007 1 31 Home Cooking 0 2937082 It's a combination of rice lentils & raisins. Sounds delicious. I came across the reference in the NYTimes story about the release from prison of the American-Iranian academic Haleh Esfandiari. Thu Sep 13 05:32:20 -0700 2007 11069 fauchon 1 2938748 My best friend in college was Persian and her mom is an excellent cook. I love eating at their house! Try the following website: http://personal.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/F.Mokhtarian/recipes/ Also, check out cookbooks by Najmieh Batmanglij -- my friend says her recipes are authentic. Just a hint -- you MUST use a good basmati rice when making Persian dishes. A good brand is Lal Quila (Red Fort) and can be found at Persian, Indian and Pakistani markets. Another good one is Golden Temple brand, but is it relatively expensive. Thu Sep 13 13:14:07 -0700 2007 2937082 89734 kavikat