Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)
A hearty Persian mutton, chickpea, potato, and tomato stew traditionally served as broth with a mashed meat-legume mixture.
Persian recipes
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Adas Polo (Persian Lentil and Raisin Rice)
A comforting Persian lentil rice with sweet raisins, dates, warm spices, and fluffy basmati rice.
Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle and Herb Soup)
A hearty Persian soup with herbs, legumes, reshteh noodles, and a tangy kashk finish.
Baghali Polo (Persian Dill Fava Bean Rice with Lamb)
A festive Persian dill and fava bean rice served with slow-cooked lamb shank.
Dolmeh Barg-e Mo (Persian Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Persian-style stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, lentils, herbs, raisins, and a sweet-sour finish.
Faloodeh Shirazi (Persian Rose Noodle Sorbet)
A refreshing Shirazi Persian dessert with chilled rice vermicelli, rose syrup, and lemon.
Fesenjan (Persian Walnut Pomegranate Chicken Stew)
A Persian chicken stew simmered with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses until rich, tangy, and glossy.
Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb and Mutton Stew)
A classic Persian mutton stew with finely cooked herbs, red kidney beans, and dried lime for a deep savory-sour finish.
Kabab Koobideh (Persian Minced Meat Kebabs)
Classic Persian minced meat kebabs made with finely grated onion, simple spices, and smoky grilling.
Kashk-e Bademjan (Persian Eggplant and Kashk Dip)
A warm Persian eggplant dip mashed with kashk, garlic, onion, and mint for a creamy savory starter.
Khoresh Gheimeh (Persian Yellow Split Pea Stew)
A classic Persian tomato-based mutton stew with yellow split peas, dried lime, and crisp potato topping.
Khoresh Karafs (Persian Celery and Herb Stew)
A Persian celery and herb mutton stew with mint, parsley, and a lemony savory broth.
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
A classic Persian herb-heavy egg frittata with walnuts and barberries for a bright savory-sweet finish.
Mast-o-Khiar (Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
A cooling Persian cucumber yogurt dip with mint, raisins, and walnuts for a refreshing side.
Mirza Ghasemi (Persian Smoked Eggplant Dip)
A smoky Persian eggplant and tomato dip from Gilan, finished with garlic and softly cooked egg.
Morassa Polo (Persian Jeweled Rice)
A festive Persian jeweled rice with saffron, barberries, raisins, carrots, candied orange peel, almonds, and pistachios.
Sabzi Polo ba Mahi (Persian Herbed Rice with Fish)
A Persian herbed rice dish served with pan-fried fish, a classic festive meal with fresh herbs and saffron.
Sholeh Zard (Persian Saffron Rice Pudding)
A fragrant Persian saffron rice pudding flavored with rose water, cardamom, and nuts.
Tahchin (Persian Saffron Chicken Rice Cake)
A golden Persian saffron rice cake layered with tender chicken and a yogurt-egg rice mixture.
Zereshk Polo (Persian Barberry Chicken Rice)
A Persian chicken-and-rice dish with saffron-tinted basmati rice and tart-sweet barberries.