This Persian Spinach Dip Has Been Beloved for Centuries
The 7th Century CE StoryThe term “borani” traces its roots to the Sassanian era, around 626 CE, during the reign of Queen Pourāndokht of the Persian Empire. The queen’s fondness for yogurt led royal chefs to create numerous yogurt-based dishes in her honor, initially called “poorani.” Following the Arab conquests of Iran, the name shifted…
