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Persian foods
On this page, I wanna show you Persian food recipes and traditional Iranian foods that are famous and common in Iran.
Traditional Iranian foods like Ghormeh Sabzi, Tahdigs, Khoresh Gheymeh, Baklava cake, Koofteh Ghelgheli, Koofteh Berenji, Types of Polo and Kebab, Lavashak, etc.
Currently, I have more than 50 recipes on this page. They will be more and more complete over time.
These recipes are authentic and reliable, You can just try and enjoy them.
Samanu Recipe (Persian Sweet Paste)
Samanu, also known as Samanak, Saman, and Samenobova, is a traditional Persian sweet food made from germinated wheat.
Although many other traditional foods are prepared during Nowruz, we will focus on how to cook Samanu.
Before diving…
Koofteh Berenji (Persian Rice Meatballs)
Koofteh Berenji or Persian Rice Meatballs is a traditional Iranian cuisine, originating from Azerbaijan and Turkic cultures in northern regions of Iran. Koofteh in general is a family of foods, each differing only in their main ingredients.…
How to make Persian Chicken Biryani
Persian chicken biryani is a simple dish containing rice and chicken. It’s also called beryouni which is a little different from Indian biryani. A type of biryani is common in the south of Iran.
You can make Persian chicken biryani with…
Adas Polo Ba Morgh – Lentil Rice with chicken
Adas polo is one of the most famous and popular Iranian cuisines, and it can be cooked with chicken as well. Adas polo o morgh is a simple and delicious dish that doesn’t take long to make either.
The combination of chicken and lentils is…
Tar Halva
Tar Halva is very unique in texture. It’s so soft and tender, hence the name Tar Halva. Tar means moist in Persian, but it also means fresh and refreshing. So the name Tar Halva is pretty self-explanatory!
In Iran, there are various recipes…
Halva zanjabil – Persian ginger halwa
Iranian-style ginger halwa is called Halwa zanjabil, which originates from the city of Tabriz. Tabriz (a city in Iran) has various sweets, and this halva is one of them.
You can serve it with tea. Halva Zanjabil is crisp, delicate, and so…
Torshak
Torshak is a healthy, beneficial snack. It tastes sour and is very popular. It’s to the liking of everyone in the family. Iranians also eat torshak at yalda night parties!
What is torshak?
Torshak is made of sour fruits cooked into a thick…
Eggplant Torshi Liteh – Persian Lite Bademjan
Torshi Liteh is a torshi in which all the ingredients are completely minced or even ground with a food processor. In this way, the flavor of all the ingredients seeps into each other and the result will be absolutely delicious.
Iranians…
Torshi Bandari
Torshi Bandari is a delicious and popular Iranian pickle. It contains tomato paste and tamarind that give it a unique taste, different from any other torshi.
This torshi originates from the south of Iran, where people love spicy foods. If…
Torshi kalam – Torshi cabbage recipe
Torshi kalam is a Persian pickle that is simple, and you can prepare it easily at home. It tastes fantastic and is good idea as an accompaniment for your main dish in parties and gatherings. Torshi cabbage is served with traditional and…