🇮🇷Persian Recipes
Discover the rich flavors of Persian cuisine — from aromatic herb stews to jeweled saffron rice, succulent kebabs, and traditional sweets.
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Persian cuisine is one of the world's oldest and most sophisticated culinary traditions, stretching back over 5,000 years. Built on a foundation of saffron, dried limes, barberries, and fresh herbs, it celebrates the balance of sweet, sour, and savory in every dish. From the elaborate rice dishes (polo) to the slow-cooked stews (khoresh), Persian cooking is an art form passed down through generations.
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SaffronDried limes (limoo amani)Barberries (zereshk)Advieh spice blendRosewaterTurmericBasmati riceFresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, fenugreek)Verjuice (ab-ghooreh)Pomegranate molasses
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Persian Kotlet (کتلت) — Saffron-Infused Meat & Potato Patties
Kotlet is a nostalgic Persian home-style patty of potato and ground beef, pan-fried until deeply golden and crisp. It’s a picnic and family-gathering favorite, often tucked into lavash with herbs, pickles, and a squeeze of citrus.
55 min 6 430 cal
