Iranian starters | Easy and delicious recipes with Iran Cuisine

Advieh Khoresh: Persian spice blend

Cooking Time: 0min

Iranian Food

Advieh Khoresh is a very common spice blend in Iran and the Persian Empire. The Advieh exists in several more or less powerful versions: Advieh...

Barbari (nān-e barbari): Iranian bread

Cooking Time: 1h

Iranian Food

Barbari bread also called Iranian bread or nan-e-barbari (نان بربری) is a traditional flatbread of Persian cuisine that is very popular in Iran. It is one of the many varieties...

Zeytoon Parvardeh: Iranian Olives

Cooking Time: 1h

Persian Starters

Iranian Food

The Zeytoon Parvardeh recipe is a delicious Iranian-style olive recipe ideal for your aperitifs with friends or family! You can serve them as an accompaniment to a cheese platter and...

Tahdig: crispy Iranian rice

Cooking Time: 55min

Iranian Food

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 served as an appetizer or...

Olivieh Salad

Cooking Time: 30min

Persian 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...

Keshke, Syrian yogurt bulgur

Cooking Time: 10min

Syrian Food

Keshke is a delicious starter served very fresh in Syria and in the countries of the Middle East. Discover this succulent recipe based on Bulgur and Yogurt, part of the...

Kotlet: spicy beef and potato croquettes

Cooking Time: 15min

Iranian Food

Kotlet, delicious meat and potato croquettes! Kotlet, these spicy croquettes made from beef and potatoes, is a typical recipe for festive meals in Iran. It is one of the easiest...