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10 Top Persian Recipes To Try

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Updated: May 31, 2024 by Roxana Begum · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Get ready to try some of the best Persian recipes ever. These incredibly tasty dishes come with complete tutorials and helpful tips. If you love Persian food, you can easily make these at home. Whether you are looking for classic recipes or a new delicious recipe to make, I have plenty of choices for you. Let's dive in.

Baklava

Persian baklava served in a white plate.
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If you've never tried Persian baklava, then you are in for a big treat. It's a flaky pastry full of toasted nuts, soaked in a rose water-cardamom syrup. There is truly nothing like it.

Get the Baklava Recipe.

Kabob Koobideh

Several koobideh kabobs stacked together over flatbread.
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These may be the most famous Persian kabobs. Using few ingredients and a genius technique, these juicy ground meat kabobs are a true representation of the glory of Persian cuisine.

Get the Kabob Koobideh Recipe.

Ash Reshteh (Noodle Soup)

Ash reshteh served in a glass dish.
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This one-pot Persian noodle soup is the most wholesome and amazingly delicious dish ever. It is made with a variety of beans and herbs. Great recipe for a complete meal.

Get the Ash Reshteh Recipe.

Shirazi Salad

Persian shirazi salad served in a white plate.
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Shirazi salad is a popular Persian salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions herbs and a tangy dressing. The combination of flavors is so refreshing and comforting.

Get the Shirazi Salad Recipe.

Joojeh Kabob

Joojeh kabob, being grilled on a charcoal grill.
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Joojeh kabobs are Persian chicken skewers that are famous for their unique taste. Marinated with saffron and using few ingredients, these juicy kabobs are a must try.

Get the Joojeh Kabob Recipe.

Ghormeh Sabzi (Herb Stew)

Ghormeh sabzi served in a white cast iron pot.
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Ghormeh sabzi is one of the most popular Persian stews. It's made with a lot of herbs, meat and beans. This intensely fragrant stew served with basmati rice is so comforting.

Get the Ghormeh Sabzi Recipe.

Fesenjan (Chicken Stew)

Fesenjan served in a bowl on a table.
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This Persian stew, known as Fesenjan, is made by cooking chicken with a very delicious walnut and pomegranate sauce. It's a thick sauce with an incredible combination of sweet, tangy and savory tastes.

Get the Fesenjan Recipe.

Doogh (Yogurt Drink)

Persian doogh served in several glasses.
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Doogh is the most favorite Persian beverage. Every meal is accompanied with this refreshing yogurt drink that is flavored with mint and a variety of other flavors.

Get the Doogh Recipe.

Lubia Polo (Green Bean Rice)

Lubia polo served on the table.
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If you love Persian rice and green beans, this is a must try. A simple and comforting meal, it combines rice, green beans, meat, tomatoes and spices. Lubia polo is an easy recipe to make any time of the week.

Get the Lubia Polo Recipe.

Advieh (Spice Blend)

A bottle filled with advieh and teaspoons with variety of spices.
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Advieh is the aromatic Persian spice blend to use for all the amazing Persian recipes. I share several variations of this spice mix to use for rice, stew, soup, pickles and fish.

Get the Advieh Recipe.

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Hi, I'm Roxana, registered dietitian and recipe developer. Here I share wholesome & delicious recipes with room for cravings. Healthy makeovers. Step-by-step photos & videos.
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