Iranian recipes

Essentials of classic Iranian cuisine recipes, from Fesenjan to Ghormeh sabzi and many others. Explore new tastes!

Borani of beetrootBorani of beetroot

Borani of beetroot

“Borani” in Persian cuisine means a side dish made of Yogurt + “a type of vegetable”. Here we have beetroot…

Squash and lentils dipSquash and lentils dip

Squash and lentils dip

This can be a main course or a starter dish. A simple and easy to cook recipe which is perfect…

Simple TahchinSimple Tahchin

Simple Tahchin

This recipe shows how to cook a basic Tahchin, with just saffron, yogurt and egg. There are many varieties of…

Koofteh baghali, fava bean meatballs with dillKoofteh baghali, fava bean meatballs with dill

Koofteh baghali, fava bean meatballs with dill

This recipe comes from central Iran specially the Isfahan region. My grandmother was from Zavareh, e small town in the…

Halim, Persian version of meat porridgeHalim, Persian version of meat porridge

Halim, Persian version of meat porridge

Haleem or Halim is a popular breakfast in the middle east specially during the feast month of Ramadan and Iran…

Adasi, vegetarian lentils soupAdasi, vegetarian lentils soup

Adasi, vegetarian lentils soup

Adas means lentils in Persian and Adasi is a lentils soup that people have for breakfast. It is an easy…

Sholezard, Persian rice pudding with saffronSholezard, Persian rice pudding with saffron

Sholezard, Persian rice pudding with saffron

Sholezard has two main ingredients: rice & saffron. No Basmati rice for this recipe. Because it should release starch during…

Kachi Zavareh, Iranian polentaKachi Zavareh, Iranian polenta

Kachi Zavareh, Iranian polenta

The Kachi Zavareh is a main course perfect for cold seasons. A common food of central Iran, with polenta, onions,…

The authentic Persian HalvaThe authentic Persian Halva

The authentic Persian Halva

The Persian halva is made of a few ingredients, that make it look like an easy to prepare sweet but,…

Eshkeneh, quick Persian soup with onion baseEshkeneh, quick Persian soup with onion base

Eshkeneh, quick Persian soup with onion base

Eshkeneh is one of the classics and modest recipes of Persian cuisine. This soup is made of cheap ingredients: onion,…