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Persian Recipes

Ghormeh sabzi, kebabs, rice — Iran's 2,500-year culinary tradition.

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Ghormeh Sabzi — Persian Herb Stew

Iran's most beloved dish — a deeply fragrant stew of slow-cooked lamb, seven fresh herbs, dried limes and kidney beans that's been eaten for over 2,000 years.

Zereshk Polo Morgh – Persian Saffron Chicken with Barberry Rice

Iran's most celebrated dish: saffron-infused chicken stew served over jewelled barberry and saffron rice.

Persian Fesenjan – Braised Chicken in Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce

Iran's most distinctive stew: chicken slow-braised in a rich, sour-sweet walnut and pomegranate molasses sauce.

Ash Reshteh

A hearty Persian soup filled with noodles, beans, and herbs.

Tahdig

A crispy, golden Persian rice dish with a delectable crust.

80 min400 calMedium

★4.6(3,200)

dinner

Abgoosht

Traditional persian abgoosht recipe

35 min350 calEasy

★4.7(1,762)

lunch

Abkhash

Traditional persian abkhash recipe

37 min352 calMedium

★4.6(2,321)

breakfast

Ablama

Traditional persian ablama recipe

39 min354 calHard

★4.7(1,643)

dessert

Ablani

Traditional persian ablani recipe

41 min356 calEasy

★4.7(1,513)

soup

Abmal

Traditional persian abmal recipe

43 min358 calMedium

★4.6(1,097)

snack

Abmali

Traditional persian abmali recipe

45 min360 calHard

★4.9(2,884)

dinner

Abmasalan

Traditional persian abmasalan recipe

47 min362 calEasy

★4.5(2,698)

lunch

Abmasan

Traditional persian abmasan recipe

49 min364 calMedium

★4.7(3,143)

breakfast

Abmashala

Traditional persian abmashala recipe

51 min366 calHard

★4.6(1,101)

dessert

Abmashasha

Traditional persian abmashasha recipe

53 min368 calEasy

★4.7(539)

soup

Abmashhala

Traditional persian abmashhala recipe

55 min370 calMedium

★4.7(833)

snack

Abmashhasha

Traditional persian abmashhasha recipe

57 min372 calHard

★4.6(2,500)

dinner

Abmashhusht

Traditional persian abmashhusht recipe

59 min374 calEasy

★4.3(1,028)

lunch

Abmashhusta

Traditional persian abmashhusta recipe

61 min376 calMedium

★4.5(507)

breakfast

Abmashhustah

Traditional persian abmashhustah recipe

63 min378 calHard

★4.5(2,997)

dessert

Abmashhustal

Traditional persian abmashhustal recipe

65 min380 calEasy

★4.4(2,367)

soup

Abmashhustama

Traditional persian abmashhustama recipe

67 min382 calMedium

★4.3(3,134)

snack

Abmashhustami

Traditional persian abmashhustami recipe

69 min384 calHard

★4.8(1,165)

dinner

Abmashhustam

Traditional persian abmashhustam recipe

71 min386 calEasy

★4.8(628)

lunch

Abmashhustamh

Traditional persian abmashhustamh recipe

73 min388 calMedium

★4.4(1,910)

breakfast

Abmashhustalm

Traditional persian abmashhustalm recipe

75 min390 calHard

★4.6(1,911)

dessert

Abmashhustali

Traditional persian abmashhustali recipe

77 min392 calEasy

★4.7(1,878)

soup

Abmashhustalh

Traditional persian abmashhustalh recipe

79 min394 calMedium

★4.5(1,536)

lunch

Abmashhustan

Traditional persian abmashhustan recipe

85 min400 calMedium

★4.3(1,787)

breakfast

Abmashhustani

Traditional persian abmashhustani recipe

87 min402 calHard

★4.4(3,297)

dinner

Abmashhustanisha

Traditional persian abmashhustanisha recipe

95 min410 calEasy

★4.4(3,170)

breakfast

Abmashim

Traditional persian abmashim recipe

99 min414 calHard

★4.4(3,012)

dessert

Abmashin

Traditional persian abmashin recipe

101 min416 calEasy

★4.7(1,412)

soup

Abmashina

Traditional persian abmashina recipe

103 min418 calMedium

★4.4(1,098)

snack

Abmashinah

Traditional persian abmashinah recipe

105 min420 calHard

★4.5(1,585)

dinner

Abmashinam

Traditional persian abmashinam recipe

107 min422 calEasy

★4.8(659)

lunch

Abmashinami

Traditional persian abmashinami recipe

109 min424 calMedium

★4.3(1,311)

breakfast

Abmashinamih

Traditional persian abmashinamih recipe

111 min426 calHard

★4.6(2,270)

dessert

Abmashinash

Traditional persian abmashinash recipe

113 min428 calEasy

★4.7(2,378)

soup

Abmashinashi

Traditional persian abmashinashi recipe

75 min430 calMedium

★4.4(2,439)

breakfast

Abmashinashe

Traditional persian abmashinashe recipe

83 min438 calHard

★4.8(2,688)

dessert

Abmashinashem

Traditional persian abmashinashem recipe

85 min440 calEasy

★4.6(688)

soup

Abmashinashemi

Traditional persian abmashinashemi recipe

87 min442 calMedium

★4.3(2,189)

snack

Abmashinashemih

Traditional persian abmashinashemih recipe

89 min444 calHard

★4.9(1,739)

dinner

Abmashinashemah

Traditional persian abmashinashemah recipe

91 min446 calEasy

★4.6(3,495)

lunch

Abmashinashemai

Traditional persian abmashinashemai recipe

93 min448 calMedium

★4.5(3,196)

breakfast

Abmashinashemal

Traditional persian abmashinashemal recipe

95 min450 calHard

★4.9(909)

lunch

Abmashinashemali

Traditional persian abmashinashemali recipe

Tahdig

The coveted crispy golden rice crust from the bottom of the Persian rice pot — crunchy, buttery perfection.

Joojeh Kabab

Saffron and lemon-marinated chicken kababs — one of Iran's most popular grilled dishes.

Ash Reshteh

A thick Persian noodle soup with beans, herbs, and kashk (whey) — the ultimate Iranian comfort food.

Tahchin

A saffron rice cake layered with yogurt-marinated chicken — a showstopping Persian party dish.

Kookoo Sabzi

A vibrant Persian herb frittata packed with fresh herbs, walnuts, and barberries — served at every Nowruz celebration.

Persian Ghormeh Sabzi — Herb Stew

Iran's most beloved stew: a deeply fragrant tangle of slow-cooked herbs, tender lamb, dried limes and kidney beans with a complex, haunting depth.

Zereshk Polo Morgh

Persian saffron-fragrant rice jewelled with tart barberries, served alongside tender braised chicken — Iran's most celebrated celebratory dish.

Ghormeh Sabzi

Iran's most beloved dish — a richly aromatic stew of slow-cooked lamb with mountains of fresh herbs, dried limes and kidney beans, served over fragrant saffron rice.

Fesenjan

A legendary Persian stew of chicken or duck simmered in a luxuriously thick sauce of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses — sweet, sour and deeply rich.

Khoresh Fesenjan (Persian Walnut & Pomegranate Stew)

A rich, dark Persian stew of walnuts and pomegranate molasses with chicken — one of Iran's most celebrated dishes.

110 min680 calMedium

★4.9(1,560)

Newsoup

Ash Reshteh (Persian Herb & Noodle Soup)

A thick, hearty Persian soup of noodles, legumes and fresh herbs, topped with kashk, caramelised onion and mint oil.

Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)

Juicy chicken marinated in saffron, lemon and onion, grilled over charcoal until golden — one of Iran's most beloved kebabs.

Mirza Ghasemi (Persian Smoked Aubergine with Eggs)

A smoky northern Persian dip of fire-roasted aubergine with tomatoes, garlic and eggs — the jewel of Gilani cuisine.

Ash Reshteh

Persian noodle soup with legumes, spinach, kashk and crispy fried onions — eaten for Nowruz and good fortune.

Mirza Ghasemi

Smoky grilled aubergine with eggs, tomatoes and garlic — a classic Northern Iranian dip and breakfast dish.

Khoresh Fesenjān

Persian slow-cooked walnut and pomegranate stew with chicken or duck — one of the most distinctive dishes in world cuisine.

Joojeeh Kabab

Persian saffron and lemon marinated chicken skewers — grilled until charred and served with rice and sumac.

Abgoosht

Persian lamb and chickpea broth pounded into a hearty dip — Iran's ancient peasant stew.

Tahdig with Potato

Persian crispy rice with golden potato crust — the most coveted piece at any Persian table.

Khoresh Bademjan

Persian lamb and eggplant stew with saffron and tomatoes — a rich, silky classic.

Koofteh Tabrizi

Giant Persian meatballs stuffed with eggs and prunes — a spectacular Tabriz specialty.

Kashk-e Bademjan

Persian smoky eggplant dip with whey, walnuts, and caramelized onions — mezze royalty.

Baghali Polo

Persian dill and fava bean rice — the ultimate spring celebration dish.

Dolmeh Barg

Persian stuffed grape leaves with sweet-sour herb and rice filling — a labor of love.

Soup-e Mast

Persian cold yogurt soup with cucumber, raisins, and rose petals — refreshing and elegant.

Zeytoon Parvardeh

Persian marinated olives with walnuts, pomegranate, and herbs from Gilan province.

Reshteh Polo

Persian noodle rice cooked with caramelized onions and raisins — a Nowruz tradition.

Kuku Sabzi

Persian herb frittata packed with fresh greens, walnuts, and barberries — a Nowruz staple.

40 min240 calEasy

★4.9(2,340)

breakfast

Haleem

Persian slow-cooked wheat and lamb porridge — velvety, warming, and deeply nutritious.

Bastani Sonnati

Traditional Persian saffron and rose water ice cream with pistachios and frozen cream.

Loobia Polo

Persian green bean rice with spiced lamb — a beloved family dish.

Shirin Polo

Persian jeweled sweet rice with orange peel, carrots, and nuts — the wedding rice.

Sohan

Persian saffron brittle candy with pistachios from Qom — Iran's most famous confection.

Ash-e Jo

Persian barley soup with lamb, vegetables, and herbs — warming winter medicine.

Morgh Torsh

Persian sour chicken stew with walnuts and pomegranate from Gilan province.

Nan-e Barbari

Persian flatbread with sesame seeds and golden glaze — the iconic Iranian breakfast bread.

45 min280 calMedium

★4.9(2,100)

starter

Kashk-e Bademjan Dip

Persian eggplant dip with walnut and kashk — smoky, tangy, complex.

60 min200 calEasy

★4.9(2,340)

dinner

Tahdig with Saffron

Persian crispy golden rice crust with saffron — the most coveted piece.

90 min380 calMedium

★4.9(2,560)

soup

Dizi

Persian lamb and chickpea stew in individual pots — rustic and soul-warming.

140 min480 calMedium

★4.8(1,560)

dinner

Ghormeh Sabzi

Persian herb and kidney bean stew with dried limes — aromatic and deeply flavorful.

110 min280 calMedium

★4.9(2,250)

dinner

Tahchin

Persian saffron rice cake with yogurt and chicken — crispy bottom, fluffy inside.

95 min420 calMedium

★4.9(2,180)

dinner

Fesenjan

Persian pomegranate and walnut stew with duck — sweet, sour, nutty, luxurious.

Kuku Sabzi

Persian herb-packed baked omelette with parsley, cilantro, dill, fenugreek, walnuts, and barberries.

Fesenjan (Persian Walnut-Pomegranate Chicken)

Persian celebration stew — chicken simmered in deeply reduced ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses until rich, glossy, dark.

Sholeh Zard (Persian Saffron Rice Pudding)

Iran's golden saffron rice pudding, perfumed with rosewater and cardamom, decorated with cinnamon, pistachio, and slivered almond.

125 min290 calMedium

★4.8(472)