8 iranian recipes

Pearl barley and green lentils simmer with onions and mint in this traditional Iranian soup where turmeric and gentle spices create warming, earthy comfort in every spoonful.

Pearl barley simmers in chicken stock with carrots, turmeric, and lime juice, then gets finished with sour cream in this Persian-inspired soup that's both hearty and surprisingly bright.

Persian lentil-filled pastries with rose water and cardamom dough deep-fried until golden and puffed for an aromatic vegetarian snack.

Persian herb frittata loaded with spinach, parsley, dill, cilantro, and scallions baked until fluffy and golden for a protein-rich meal.

Persian lamb meatballs (kufteh) blend ground lamb with bulgur, pine nuts, fresh dill, mint, cumin, and coriander, then bake until juicy. A traditional Iranian main dish.

Persian lentil and greens khoreshe with spinach, parsley, cilantro, scallions, and turmeric simmered until tender. A fragrant Iranian stew served over basmati rice.

Persian chicken polo with basmati rice, dried apricots, raisins, and cinnamon layered and steamed together. A fragrant Iranian rice dish where the chicken and fruit sauce perfume every grain.

Tender chicken simmers with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in this classic Persian celery stew. Bright parsley and buttery sauteed celery make this Iranian khoresh-e karafs a fragrant weeknight dinner served over fluffy rice.