Mirza Ghasemi as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Mirza Ghasemi is absolutely in that category. The rich and saffron-gilded quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. dried limes does work that no substitute can replicate.

the sofreh spread on the floor is the traditional Iranian dining setting. There's something about the a Persian New Year nowruz celebration context that reinforces the comfort effect. doogh yoghurt drink alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.