Kashk Kadoo (Kerman-Style Persian Zucchini Dish)

Name: Kashk Kadoo (Kerman-Style Persian Zucchini Dish)
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 2–3 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 700 g zucchini; 300 g white or yellow onion; 1 tsp dried mint; 2 tbsp oil (for frying the dried mint); 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1/8 –¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1 large garlic clove; 40 g kashk (a traditional Persian fermented dairy product), or to taste; 20 g chopped walnuts (optional); as needed, for frying Oil; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/8 tsp garlic powder (to replace large garlic clove)

Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362

Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

Kashk Kadoo is a traditional dish from Kerman Province in southeastern Iran. It is made with zucchini, kashk, onions, dried mint, and walnuts. The result is a rich yet simple and comforting dish.

Kerman is also home to the famous Arg-e Bam (Bam Citadel), the world's largest adobe building and one of Iran's most remarkable historical landmarks.

I hope you enjoy this delicious taste of Persian home cooking. 💚

#KashkKadoo #Kerman #PersianFood #IranianFood #PersianCuisine #IranianCuisine #Zucchini #Kashk #Vegetarian #TraditionalFood #MiddleEasternFood

Kashk Kadoo is a traditional dish from Kerman Province in southeastern Iran. It is made with zucchini, kashk, onions, dried mint, and walnuts. The result is a rich yet simple and comforting dish.

Kerman is also home to the famous Arg-e Bam (Bam Citadel), the world's largest adobe building and one of Iran's most remarkable historical landmarks.

I hope you enjoy this delicious taste of Persian home cooking. 💚

#KashkKadoo #Kerman #PersianFood #IranianFood #PersianCuisine #IranianCuisine #Zucchini #Kashk #Vegetarian #TraditionalFood #MiddleEasternFood

Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362

Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

Kashk Kadoo is a traditional dish from Kerman Province in southeastern Iran. It is made with zucchini, kashk, onions, dried mint, and walnuts. The result is a rich yet simple and comforting dish.

Kerman is also home to the famous Arg-e Bam (Bam Citadel), the world's largest adobe building and one of Iran's most remarkable historical landmarks.

I hope you enjoy this delicious taste of Persian home cooking. 💚

#KashkKadoo #Kerman #PersianFood #IranianFood #PersianCuisine #IranianCuisine #Zucchini #Kashk #Vegetarian #TraditionalFood #MiddleEasternFood

Kashk Kadoo is a traditional dish from Kerman Province in southeastern Iran. It is made with zucchini, kashk, onions, dried mint, and walnuts. The result is a rich yet simple and comforting dish.

Kerman is also home to the famous Arg-e Bam (Bam Citadel), the world's largest adobe building and one of Iran's most remarkable historical landmarks.

I hope you enjoy this delicious taste of Persian home cooking. 💚

#KashkKadoo #Kerman #PersianFood #IranianFood #PersianCuisine #IranianCuisine #Zucchini #Kashk #Vegetarian #TraditionalFood #MiddleEasternFood

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Ingredients

1 hour

2–3 servings

700 gzucchini
300 gwhite or yellow onion
1 tspdried mint
2 tbspoil (for frying the dried mint)
1/4 tspground turmeric
1/8–¼ tsp ground black pepper
1large garlic clove
40 gkashk (a traditional Persian fermented dairy product), or to taste
20 gchopped walnuts (optional)
as needed, for frying Oil
1 1/2 cupswater
1/8 tspgarlic powder (to replace large garlic clove)

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Steps

1 hour

1

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small pan. Add the dried mint and fry gently for a few seconds until fragrant. Set aside.
2

Peel and cut the zucchini into chunks. Fry until lightly golden, then drain the excess oil.
3

Add the water to the zucchini, cover, and let it simmer. If your kashk is not very salty, you can add a little salt to the zucchini. After cooking, all the water should be completely evaporated.
4

There are two ways to add the onions:
Traditional method:
Fry the onions. Add the garlic near the end and cook briefly. Add the onion and garlic mixture to the cooked zucchini and mix until the zucchini is completely mashed.
For a richer flavor:
Caramelize the onions, then add the garlic near the end. Add half of the caramelized onions and garlic mixture to the zucchini while it cooks with the water. Add the other half after the water has completely evaporated, then mash well.
5

Stir in the turmeric and black pepper, and cook for about a minute.
6

Add the kashk and stir until well combined.
7

Stir in the fried dried mint.
8

Add the walnuts, if using. The finished dish should be thick, with no excess liquid, and should move easily around the pan. Taste and adjust the salt if needed. Serve warm with fresh Persian bread.

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Fateme Persian Kitchen @Fateme__1362

on August 05, 2026 13:01

Iran ( Persia ) . Tehran

Hi, I’m Fateme 👩‍🍳A home cook sharing traditional Persian recipes made simple.From stews to rice dishes, everything is explained step by step.Discover more on my Persian cooking page 👇 @Fateme_1362