Persian food traditional

This Iranian Shirazi salad is a quick to make side dish full of fresh and vibrant flavors. Dressed with olive oil & lime, it pairs well with many dishes!

Ever wondered what the Iranian cuisine has to offer? Let me visually guide you through the most delicious, classic and extraordinary Persian delicacies that you should try if you have the chance to.

Sabzi polo is a delicious, aromatic, and fluffy herbed rice dish encased in a crunchy saffron layer called tahdig. It’s traditionally eaten by Iranians during Nowruz (Persian New Year).

Cooking up Joy - Made with love: Traditional Persian Dizi Stew

Tahdig means: "the crust of rice at the bottom of the pot" and there are 2 ways of preparation.

It dates back to hundreds of years ago when Iranians made this food called Dizi. The reason for such naming is that people traditionally cooked and served it in small stone dishes called Dizi. It's the name of the container. Iranian traditional places still use these stone dishes for this food.

You'll wonder how you ever lived without these traditional Persian recipes. From rice to stew to kebabs, these dishes bring a true taste of Persia!

Dolmeh Felfel (Persian Stuffed Bell peppers) - a traditional dish of rice, herbs and meat stuffed into bell peppers and slow-cooked with spices to form a fragrant, delicious meal.

I'm giving you the full rundown of all the dishes traditionally served in a Persian breakfast, as well as the recipes you can make to recreate this delicious morning feast.