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Day: 9 December 2020

Morasa Polow

Morasa Polow (Jeweled Rice)

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The sweet festive dish of Persian tradition is often served at weddings to bring sweetness to the wedded couple. Morasa Polow is the king of all Persian dishes is also known as “Javaher Polow” which is translated to Jeweled Rice. Every element...
Khoresh-e Qeimeh

Khoresh-e Qeimeh (Yellow Split Peas Stew)

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Khoresh-e Qeimeh is another delicious Persian classic dish, made of lamb, tomatoes, yellow split peas, and dried lime. If you travel to Iran during Muhharam, you’ll definitely find Khoresh-e Qeimeh served on a large communal scale for the religious...
Jegar Voz

Jegar Voz

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Grilled liver is one of the most popular foods in all parts of Iran and Jegar Voz, a kind of grilled liver, is one of the highly popular foods in Ilam and Lorestan provinces. There is a same food as Jegar Voz in the other parts of the world such as...
Tah Chin-e Morgh

Tah Chin-e Morgh (Golden Crusted Saffron Rice Cake)

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Tah Chin-e Morgh (Golden Crusted Saffron Rice Cake) is literally translated as “tah” meaning ‘bottom’ and “chin” meaning ‘to layer’. Tahchin is a gorgeous Persian rice dish, often made of rice, yogurt, saffron, egg, and entire baby lamb or chicken...
Tabaheg

Tabaheg

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In addition to a long history, unique civilization and native cultures, the four season province of Sistan and Baluchestan enjoys its interesting food diversity. One of the traditional foods of this region is the famous Tabaheg cooked with a special...
Boz Ghorme

Boz Ghorme

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The desert region of Kerman province is so rich in terms of traditional and local foods in addition to its cultural attractions. Boz Ghorme is the name of a local and extremely popular food in Kerman. Boz Ghorme is a famous food with amazing taste...
Ash-e Doogh

Ash-e Doogh

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Ardabil is one of the coldest cities in Iran featuring several traditional and local foods compatible with the special climatic conditions. There is a variety of Ashs and soft foods here because of the low air temperature. Ash-e Doogh is one of the...
Kufteh Tabrizi

Kufteh Tabrizi

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Eating habits in East Azerbaijan show the culture, attitude and the people’s income level in the northwest region of Iran. Kufteh Tabrizi is one of the most famous local and traditional foods in Tabriz. Kufteh Tabrizi is well-known and highly popular...
Kale Pache (Head and Legs of Sheep)

Kale Pache (Head and Legs of Sheep)

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Kale Pache is one of the Iranian traditional food not only served in some special restaurants called “Kale Pazi” or “Tabbakhi“, but also it is a popular food among families. This food cooks in the Middle East and southern...
Khoresh-e Qormeh Sabzi

Khoresh-e Qormeh Sabzi (Fresh Green Herb Stew)

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Khoresh-e Qormeh Sabzi is one of the most famous Persian stews which a true food heritage of Iran. It has been around for thousands of years in the ancient Persia. It is made from sautéed herbs, kidney beans, lamb chunks, and seasoned with dried limes...
Chelow Kabab Koubideh

Chelow Kabab Koubideh (Ground Beef Kebab)

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Kabab Koubideh is the queen of all kebabs in Iran and one of the most delicious Persian foods. The long strips of ground beef grilled over a fire sit next to grilled tomato to create a festival of flavors with saffron steamed rice sprinkled with...
Shole Mashhadi

Shole Mashhadi

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Razavi Khorasan is one of the most important religious provinces in Iran because of the existence of Imam Reza Shrine (Peace be upon him) and has a rich cultural background in all fields including foods. The people in this region cook some traditional...