Persian
Persian Saffron Chicken
Golden chicken marinated in yoghurt, saffron and lemon, grilled until charred — bright, fragrant and full…
Persian Recipes
Persian cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Persian recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Persian Rice with Tahdig
Fluffy saffron-tinted basmati with a deep golden crust on the bottom — the part everyone fights…
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Persian Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)
A vibrant green frittata packed with fresh herbs — fragrant, light and wonderful warm or cold.
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Persian Jewelled Rice
Fragrant saffron rice studded with barberries, nuts and orange zest — a glittering centrepiece for any…
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Persian Chicken Stew (Khoresh)
Chicken slow-cooked with herbs, dried lime and beans — a tangy, deeply aromatic Persian stew.
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Persian Fesenjan
Chicken slow-cooked in a rich pomegranate and walnut sauce — sweet, sour and deeply unique.
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Persian Eggplant Stew (Khoresh Bademjan)
Fried aubergine simmered with lamb, tomato and tart dried limes — a comforting Persian classic.
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Persian Saffron Rice
Fluffy basmati with a golden saffron crown and a crispy tahdig bottom — Iran's pride.
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Persian Tahdig
The famous crispy golden rice crust from the bottom of the pot — the most prized…
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Persian Ash Reshteh
A thick, hearty Persian noodle soup with beans, herbs and crispy fried mint and onion —…
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Persian Khoresh Gheimeh
A tangy stew of lamb, split peas and dried lime topped with crispy potato strings —…
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Persian Saffron Ice Cream (Bastani)
A creamy ice cream with saffron, rose water and chunks of frozen cream and pistachio —…
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Persian Mirza Ghasemi
Smoky charred aubergine mashed with tomato, garlic and egg — Northern Iran's most addictive vegetarian dish.
About Persian cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Persian recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Persian flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.