Whether you’re of Persian descent or just looking to add some new flavors to your repertoire, these recipes are sure to please. From a simple khoresht and rice dish to a decadent pistachio and rosewater dessert, all of these recipes can be made in a Western kitchen with ingredients that are easy to find. So why not give one of them a try tonight?
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Persian Chicken Stew with Dried Apricots and Prunes
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Persian Eggplant Dip – Borani Bademjan
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Fesenjan Sauce – Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew
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Ash Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup
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Morgh-e-Kofta Baghali Polo – Chicken Meatballs with Broad beans and Rice
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Khoresh Morgh-e Esfenaj – Chicken Stew with Spinach
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Ghorabieh – Persian Almond Cookies
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Salmon and Dill Layered Rice – Sabzi Mahi Polo
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Khoresh Gheymeh Bademjan – Persian Stew with Split Peas and Eggplant
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Sour Cherry and Oat Cookies
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Khoreshte Esfanaj Aloo – Stew with Spinach and Prunes
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Lamb Mince Kebab – Koobideh Kebab
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Zucchini and Beetroot Fritters
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Brown Rice Zucchini Cakes
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Baghali Polo – Rice with Broad Beans, Dill & Chicken
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Easy Adas Polo with Lamb
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Kookoo Sabzi – Herb Omelette
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Spinach Pastry
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Marinated Persian Feta Cheese
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Torshe – Mixed Pickles
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Yoghurt & Cucumber – Mast-o-Khiar
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Yogurt and Spinach – Borani Esfenaj
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Pot Yogurt
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Eggplant with Buttermilk – Kashke Bademjan
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Salad Olivieh
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Egg Salad – Vegetarian Style Salad Olivier
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Shirazi Salad – Persian Tomato & Cucumber Salad
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Polo – White Persian Rice
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Adas Polo
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Sabzi Polo
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Bread – Nan-e Barbari
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Fried Fish – Mahi
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Grilled Chicken
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Mixed Grilled Vegetables
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Chicken with Orange
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Lamb Stew with okra – Khoresht Baamieh
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Khoresht Bademjan – Lamb Stew with Eggplant
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Ghormeh Sabzi Khoresh – Persian Lamb & Herbs Stew
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Iced Coffee – Cafe Glace
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Lemon/Lime Syrup – Sharbat-e Limoo
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Yogurt Drink – Doogh
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Lime sorbet
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Stretchy Ice Cream – Bastani
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Gaz – Pistachios Nougat
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Cinnamon and Almond Pastry Twists
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Moist Date Cake
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Almond Cake with Cardamom
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Saffron Butter Cookies
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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream