Salamati: Hamed's Persian kitchen - recipes and stories from Iran to the other side of the world
By Hamed Allahyari

Salamatiand is a gateway to Persian culinary culture, with mouth-watering recipes that are simple, celebratory and appealing, flexible and full of flavour. Perfect for fans of Sabrina Ghayourand (Persiana), Yasmin Khanand (The Saffron Tales)and and Shadi Hasanzadenematiand (The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook).Hamed Allahyari cooks to connect and hearing the joyful wordsand Salamatiand (Persian for 'health' and 'cheers') brings him back to the memories of home.and In Iran Hamed was a chef and restaurateur but when a crisis of faith imperilled his life, Hamed was forced to flee to Australia by boat so he could remain safe.After his perilous escape, it was natural for Hamed to gravitate towards food. His first dream was to find work, then the next was to open a business: his heartfelt cafe and restaurantand SalamaTea, which launched in 2019.and As soon as he could, Hamed employed fellow refugees and asylum seekers, giving them the work experience that he found so hard to come by himself.In his stunning debut cookbook,and Salamati; Hamed melds Persian culinary culture and an understanding of different flavours to create recipes that are truly his - and now ours - to share.With every swipe of warm lavash through herbed dadami dip, every bite of braised lamb with dried lime and saffron rice, Hamed shines a light on his Persian past as he continues to build an optimistic future. Packed with beautiful recipes and gorgeous photography throughout, tuck into authentically accessible dishes such as;Halim Bademjan (Lamb, Lentil and Eggplant Casserole)Fesenjun (Walnut and Pomegranate Chicken Stew)Sabzi Polow Ba Mahi (Fish with Herb Pilaf)Khoresh Bamieh (Slow-cooked Beef and Okra)Lubia Polow (Green Bean Pilaf)Persian Love cakeBastani Sonnati (Persian Ice Cream)Wherever you live and whatever your background, you are invited to join the feast.