Iranian Recipes : The best of Iranian cuisine with Iran-Cuisine

Joojeh Kabab (or Jujeh): chicken skewers with lemon and saffron

Cooking Time: 25min

Dishes
Kebab

Iranian Food

Jujeh Kabab, also known as Joojeh Kabob or Joojay Kebob (جوجهکباب) is a recipe for chicken kebab marinated in saffron, lemon juice and finely chopped...

Tahdig: Crispy Persian Rice

Cooking Time: 55min

Iranian Food

Tahdig (ته‌دیگ), a very easy recipe for crispy saffron rice from Iran, is traditionally served as a main dish. You will only need rice, butter and a dose of saffron...

Ash-e-Jo: Iranian barley soup

Cooking Time: 1h30

Iranian Food

Ash-e-Jo (or Ach-é djou) is an Iranian soup made from barley (and possibly other legumes), carrots, herbs and béchamel. This is a delicious, healthy and satisfying soup perfect for winter!...

Borani Bademjan (Mast-o-bademjan): Eggplant Caviar with Yoghurt

Cooking Time: 50min

Mast-o-Bademjan/Borani Bademjan (ماست و بادمجان/ بورانی بادمجان) is a typical Iranian vegetarian dish that will delight the taste buds of eggplant lovers! It can be...

Baghali Polo: Persian rice with fava beans and dill

Cooking Time: 1h05

Dishes

Iranian Food

Baghali Polo is one of many Iranian rice dishes, it is also one of my favorites! It is made with basmati rice, dill, saffron and broad beans (Baghali in Farsi)....

Khoresh Aloo Esfenaj – Plum and Spinach Stew

Cooking Time: 1h45

Dishes

Iranian Food

Khoresh-e Aloo Esfenaj is a typical Persian stew from Iran. This recipe is very simple to make but so tasty! It is one of my favorite Khoresh (stew) alongside Khoresh...

Olivieh Salad

Cooking Time: 30min

Starters

Olivieh Salad is very popular in Iran and other eastern countries like Turkey. This salad is greatly inspired by the famous Russian salad called Olivier...

Bulgur Pilavi: Bulgur with tomato

Cooking Time: 25min

Dishes

Turkish Food

Bulgur Pilavi or Tomato Bulgur is the traditional accompaniment to Turkish kebabs. This delicious Tomato Bulgur is very popular in Turkey. The Turkish Bulgur Pilavi recipe is a simple and...

Shir Berenj – Persian Rice Pudding

Desserts

Shir Berenj is this simple and creamy Persian dessert that is very appreciated by Iranians. You should definitely try this delicious recipe ! Also try Sholeh Zard or Ferni.