Recipes for cuisine: Persian

Persian Cucumber

Persian Cucumber

Enjoy a light and refreshing Persian Cucumber Salad, perfect for summer meals. Featuring crisp cucumbers, herbs, and a simple dressing, ready in 10 minutes!

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Joojeh Kabab Persian Saffron Chicken

Joojeh Kabab Persian Saffron Chicken

Learn how to make grilled Joojeh Kabab. Our easy barbecued Persian Saffron Chicken recipe is marinated in yogurt, lemons and turmeric.

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Zeytoon Parvardeh Persian Olives

Zeytoon Parvardeh Persian Olives

How to make easy Zeytoon Parvardeh. Our healthy Persian Olives recipe is vegetarian and vegan featuring pomegranate, mint, garlic & walnuts.

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Khoresh Karafs Persian Celery Recipe

Khoresh Karafs Persian Celery Recipe

Khoresh Karafs is a traditional Persian recipe that has been enjoyed by generations of families. This dish is made with celery, which is cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce and served over steamed rice.

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Persian Okra Stew

Persian Okra Stew

Persian Okra Stew, known as “Khoresht-e Bamieh” in Farsi, is a delightful and flavorful dish that holds a special place in Iranian cuisine. This traditional Persian stew features tender okra pods simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato-based sauce, creating a harmony of textures and tastes. 

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Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet

Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet

This Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet is a refreshing dessert that makes the perfect summer treat. It's quick and easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients.

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Adas Polo Persian Lentil Rice

Adas Polo Persian Lentil Rice

How to make traditional Adas Polo. Our easy healthy homemade Persian Lentil Rice recipe features Middle Eastern spices and dried fruit.

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Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet

Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet

This Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet is a refreshing dessert that makes the perfect summer treat. It's quick and easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients.

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Vegan Muhallebi (Mahalabia)

Vegan Muhallebi (Mahalabia)

Muhallebi, a smooth and silky rice pudding with just three ingredients, was invented in the 7th century but still tastes wonderful today. (Based on 10th-century instructions from Arab writer Ibn Sayyar al-Warraq, the earliest muhallebi recipe recorded. Check out what the original version of muhallebi looks like here.)

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Persian Egg Pudding

Persian Egg Pudding

This Persian egg pudding uses cardamom for a distinctly Eastern flavor. Try it at your next potluck—it’s so easy to make, my seven-year-old can do it!

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