Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 30 min
Ghormeh Sabzi
A slow-cooked stew of fragrant herbs, kidney beans and dried lime—one of the defining tastes of the Persian table.
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Ghormeh Sabzi
A deeply fragrant Ghormeh Sabzi, explained step by step.
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Iranian dishes
Iranian dishes
Iranian dishesOrigin: Tehran and nationwide · 35 min
Chelo Kabab Koobideh
Juicy minced-meat skewers with grilled tomatoes, sumac and steamed saffron rice.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Gilan and nationwide · 20 min
Fesenjan
A luxurious sweet-sour stew of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 25 min
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh
Persian jewelled rice with tart barberries, saffron and tender braised chicken.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 30 min
Ash Reshteh
A hearty herb, pulse and noodle soup finished with kashk and mint oil.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Gilan · 15 min
Mirza Ghasemi
A smoky, garlicky northern Iranian aubergine dish served with bread or rice.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Northern Iran and nationwide · 25 min
Baghali Polo ba Mahiche
Fragrant rice studded with broad beans and fresh dill, served with lamb shank braised for hours until falling off the bone.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 30 min
Tahchin-e Morgh
Rice mixed with yogurt and saffron, layered with chicken and baked until it forms a golden, crisp crust.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 15 min
Kashk-e Bademjan
A creamy appetiser of fried aubergine, tangy kashk and caramelised onion, finished with mint oil and walnuts.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Azerbaijan region and nationwide · 45 min
Dolmeh Barg
Vine leaves rolled around rice, fragrant herbs and a little meat, simmered gently in a tart lemon or verjuice broth.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 20 min
Kuku Sabzi
A vivid green baked or fried herb omelette packed with fresh herbs and eggs — a Nowruz table staple.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 20 min (+ marinating)
Joojeh Kabab
Chicken thighs marinated in saffron, lemon and onion, then grilled over charcoal until tender and fragrant.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 10 min
Sholeh Zard
A fragrant, wobbly rice pudding of saffron, rosewater and cinnamon, often made as a votive dish.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 40 min (+ resting)
Zoolbia Bamieh
A pair of fried batter pastries soaked in saffron syrup — a Ramadan and celebration classic.
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Iranian dishesOrigin: Across Iran · 20 min
Adas Polo
Fragrant rice with lentils, dates, raisins and crisp fried onion, often served with spiced minced meat.
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Iranian drinks
Iranian drinks
From slow-cooked stews and charcoal kebabs to cooling sharbat—clear, practical recipes that bring the taste of Iran home.
Iranian drinksOrigin: Across Iran · 5 min
Mint Doogh
A cool, lightly salted yogurt drink with mint—the classic partner for Persian kebab.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Across Iran · 10 min
Sekanjabin Sharbat
An ancient Persian sweet-sour cooler scented with fresh mint.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Across Iran · 10 min
Khakshir Sharbat
A light summer drink of khakshir seeds, rosewater and lemon.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Across Iran · 2 min
Persian Tea
Deep amber tea brewed slowly in a teapot and enjoyed with rock sugar, dates or cardamom.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Across Iran · 10 min
Ab Havij Bastani
A beloved Iranian street drink: fresh carrot juice topped with a scoop or two of traditional saffron ice cream.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Across Iran · 10 min
Sharbat-e Ablimoo
A sweet-tart cooler of fresh lime juice, mint and a touch of rosewater — perfect for hot days.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Across Iran · 10 min
Sharbat-e Zafaran
A golden, fragrant drink of bloomed saffron, rosewater and a hint of lime — often served at gatherings.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Khorasan and nationwide · 10 min
Sharbat-e Toot
A deep purple, sweet syrup made from black mulberries, diluted with cold water and enjoyed in summer.
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Iranian drinksOrigin: Mountain regions of Iran · 15 min
Sharbat-e Rivas
A tart, pink cooler made from fresh spring rhubarb stalks — refreshing and energising.
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