This delicious one-pan chicken and rice dinner will leave everyone craving more. The Persian-inspired seasoning adds depth, taking this dish to new heights. Complete with a sprinkle of almonds for a truly comforting meal.
You'll wonder how you ever lived without these traditional Persian recipes. From rice to stew to kebabs, these dishes bring a true taste of Persia!
Our Vegan Persian Lubia Polo is a plant-based version of a popular Iranian pilaf. It is one of our favorite Persian dishes, and we’re sure once you try it, it’ll be one of yours.
Ever wondered what the Iranian cuisine has to offer? Let me visually guide you through the most delicious, classic and extraordinary Persian delicacies that you should try if you have the chance to.
There are plenty of Persian Vegetarian dishes one must try upon visiting Iran. Persian cuisine is more than just kebabs and lamb chops.
Sabzi polo is a delicious, aromatic, and fluffy herbed rice dish encased in a crunchy saffron layer called tahdig. It’s traditionally eaten by Iranians during Nowruz (Persian New Year).
Ghormeh sabzi is a classic traditional Persian herb stew with beef or lamb, fresh herbs, and kidney beans, that's slowly cooked, developing so much flavor.
An authentic recipe for Persian Saffron Chicken with Barberry Rice! This is such an amazing combo of flavors and spices!
Iranian Adasi is a slow-simmered lentil soup enjoyed for breakfast, often on weekends. Garnish with fresh lime, fried onion, and fresh herbs.
Persian shirazi salad is a crunchy, fresh, and delicious finely chopped Persian cucumber and tomato salad with dried mint, lemon (or lime), and extra virgin olive oil. It's an excellent salad side dish to accompany grilled meats.
Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herb Frittata - Elegantly served as an appetizer or a main dish. Kuku or Kookoo Sabzi is one Persian recipe dish to try. A healthy Iranian food recipe casserole that's mixed with fresh green herbs, eggs, fruits, and nuts. A delicious Sabzi recipe, a Mediterranean dish that's a MUST have on your recipe repertoire.
This Persian Chicken Kabob, Joojeh Kabob, is marinated in saffron, grated onion, lemon, and garlic. It's usually cooked on a charcoal grill, but you can also cook it in your oven under the broiler. I'll show you how to do both!
Meatballs, I love you. I vividly remember the first time I tried Persian-style meatballs (or beef Kofte). I was in London visiting friends and they suggested we head to their favourite spot for dinner. I’d never had proper, legit Persian food before, so I was beyond stoked. I was blown away. Vibrant, aromatic, fragrant, and
Khoresh Bademjan is a Persian eggplant stew that's simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is also vegan which is so hearty and flavourful
Persian Herb & Yogurt Soup that is hearty, flavored and easy to make. A fabulous filling soup recipe.
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Tasty light and warm meal for breakfast or dinner
Here’s a list of the best 19 Persian desserts that are traditional, authentic, and modernized to suit everyone!
Kuku Sabzi is a light, flavor-packed Persian baked omelet. This is an all-star, easy recipe with loads of fresh herbs! Perfect for your next brunch!
A delicious recipe for Fesenjan, a Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew with chicken and chickpeas. Earthy, rich and tangy, this is bursting with Middle Eastern Flavor!
Sholeh Zard is a very traditional Persian dessert. It's made with few ingredients yet it's deeply aromatic and packed with flavors. Saffron is a staple to Iranian cuisine and this dessert is no exception. Sholeh Zard translates to yellow pudding in farsi. To make this dessert you need rice which gets cook in water for long time till it gets soft and falls apart. Then sugar, rosewater, saffron and cardamom added to brightening up the pudding. Sholeh Zard can be served either cold or in the room
Sabzi Polo is a traditional Persian Herb Rice dish made with rice and a variety of fresh herbs which tastes and smells incredible
Mast Esfenaj/ Borani Esfenaj is a delicious, healthy side dish or snack. ماست اسفناج - Yogurt and Spinach dip is easy to make and it goes well with most rice and stew dishes, grilled chicken and fish. Mast Esfenaj/ Borani-e Esfenaj - Yogurt and Spinach Dip Ingredients: Serves 4 2 cups plain yogurt 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and chopped or use a 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons walnuts, crushed *optional Salt and pepper to taste Rose petals for garnish Method: Wash and cut spinach into small pieces. Place the spinach into a medium size pan, add 1/2 a cup of water, bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat, reduce heat, steam for 7-10 minutes or until spinach is tender. Set aside to cool. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add 2 cups of yogurt, minced garlic, walnuts, salt, and pepper, mix well. Garnish with chopped walnuts and crushed rose petals. Refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve cold or at room temperature with warm bread. Enjoy!
