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Iran Recipes

Persian kitchens of herbs, saffron, and dried limes. Not sure what to eat in Iran? Start with Ash-e Reshteh, Chelo Kabab Koobideh, Sholeh Zard and Adasi. Here are 6 authentic Iran recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Ghormeh SabziTehran, Iran · medium · 150 minIran’s beloved herb stew: mountains of sautéed greens, kidney beans, dried limes, and lamb over saffron rice.
AdasiTehran, Iran · easy · 60 minA warming Persian lentil breakfast stew spiced with turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon.
Ash-e ReshtehTehran, Iran · medium · 150 minOne of Iran’s best-loved thick soups: legumes and a mountain of herbs simmered with reshteh noodles, finished with tangy kashk, sizzled mint, and caramelized onion.
Chelo Kabab KoobidehTehran, Iran · medium · 50 minGrilled skewers of seasoned minced meat with saffron buttered rice and grilled tomato, Iran's national dish.
Sholeh ZardTehran, Iran · easy · 75 minA fragrant saffron and rose rice pudding decorated with cinnamon, an Iranian dessert of celebration and charity.
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh (Barberry Rice with Chicken)Tehran, Iran · medium · 100 minSaffron chicken simmered in a tomato sauce, served with fluffy basmati layered with tart-sweet barberries fried in butter.
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