The culinary traditions of Iran reach back to the time of the ancient Greeks, when Persia was the most powerful civilization in the world. Through time, Persian cuisine has grown and influenced the culinary traditions of the Middle East, Central Asia and India. Iranian cooking is renowned for its elaborate rice dishes, nourishing soups and hearty stews. Iranians delicately flavor their food with herbs, spices and dried fruits. A variety of naan-like breads supplement rice. Pomegranates and dates provide a sweet finish to meals.
Typical Iranian Dishes
Iranian Recipes
Try these recipes from Iran.
(Persian chicken in pomegranate-walnut sauce)
(Persian layered rice and chicken dish)
(Persian rose-scented sweet)
(Iranian, Afghan pickled vegetables)
(Persian pomegranate molasses)
(Persian rice with meat and cabbage)
(Persian lamb and split pea stew)
(Persian lamb stewed with prunes)
(Southwest Asian thin flatbread)
(Persian barley bean soup)
(Persian sweet rice pilaf)
(Persian aromatic rice and noodle pilaf layered with meat)
(Persian spiced meatballs; see Kefta recipe)
(Persian cultured milk; see Yogurt recipe)
(Persian yogurt-cucumber spread; see Tzatziki variations)
