Persian beef and split-pea stew
خورش قیمه
Gheymeh
Tender beef and yellow split peas in a dried-lime tomato stew, crowned with fries
- Total
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
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Persian recipes, step by step
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Main dishes
Slow-simmered khoresh and saffron rice dishes made for the center of the Persian table.
Persian rice and braised lamb
باقالیپلو با ماهیچه
Baghali Polo ba Mahicheh
Dill and fava-bean rice with tender lamb shanks in a saffron-onion braise
- Total
- 3 hours 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian stew
قورمهسبزی
Ghormeh Sabzi
A slow-simmered herb, bean, and beef stew with dried lime
- Total
- 3 hours 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian stew
خورش فسنجان
Fesenjan
Silky walnut and pomegranate stew with tender chicken
- Total
- 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian rice and chicken
زرشکپلو با مرغ
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh
Saffron rice with jewel-bright barberries and tender braised chicken
- Total
- 2 hours 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian rice
تهچین مرغ
Tahchin Morgh
Saffron yogurt rice cake layered with tender chicken
- Total
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
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Starters & sides
Herb-rich, shareable dishes that open a meal or complete the spread.
A little preparation makes all the difference: Chef Naz whisks the eggs for herb-rich kuku sabzi.
Persian rice and crust
تهدیگ
Tahdig
Golden, crisp rice crust beneath fluffy saffron-scented basmati
- Total
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian herb and noodle ash
آش رشته
Ash Reshteh
A generous herb, bean, and noodle ash finished with tangy kashk
- Total
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian egg dish
کوکو سبزی
Kuku Sabzi
A deeply green Persian herb kuku with walnuts and barberries
- Total
- 1 hour 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian appetizer
کشک بادمجان
Kashk-e Bademjan
Silky eggplant with kashk, caramelized onion, garlic, mint, and walnuts
- Total
- 1 hour 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy to intermediate
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Desserts
Saffron, rosewater, fruit, and ice shaped into elegant Persian sweets.
Chef Naz chops pistachios, a fragrant finishing touch for Persian sweets.
Persian dessert
شلهزرد
Sholeh Zard
Persian saffron rice pudding with rosewater, almonds, and cinnamon
- Total
- 4 hours 25 minutes, including chilling
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Persian frozen dessert
فالوده شیرازی
Faloodeh Shirazi
Rosewater ice with fine starch noodles, lime, and sour cherry
- Total
- 4 hours, including freezing
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
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Drinks
Cooling yogurt drinks and fragrant sharbat for everyday meals and warm afternoons.
Cucumber, mint and a gentle stir: a refreshing moment at the Persian table.
Persian drink
دوغ
Doogh
A chilled Persian yogurt drink with mint, dill, and sparkling water
- Total
- 45 minutes, including chilling
- Difficulty
- Easy
Persian drink
شربت سکنجبین
Sharbat-e Sekanjabin
A chilled Persian sweet-sour mint and vinegar drink with cucumber
- Total
- 2 hours 35 minutes, including chilling
- Difficulty
- Easy
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Two measurement systems
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Ingredients, explained
Selection, preparation, substitutions, and allergen notes are built into every list.
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Real doneness cues
Cook beyond the clock with texture, aroma, color, and safe-temperature cues.