Dopīāzeh Ālū [Potato & Onion Stir-Fry | vegan]

Potato & Onion Stir-Fry from Shiraz | vegan

Origin: Regional Specialty (Historical Capitals)

The name of this regional specialty, Dopīāzeh, translates to “two onions,” a reference commonly interpreted in two ways: some say it refers to a ratio of two onions for every potato, while others believe it means onions are added at two different stages of the cooking process. As for the Ālū, while the word means "plum" in standard Farsi, in the local Shirazi dialect it is the traditional term for potatoes—a linguistic remnant from when the tuber was introduced from India (where it’s known as aloo). Naturally vegan and quick to prepare, it’s often served warm as a light meal or a side dish, typically scooped up with flatbread.

Serves: 4 as a side dish
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes