Food of Iran
17 traditional dishes · Asia
Cities & regions of Iran
Tahdig
The prized golden crust from the bottom of the rice pot.
Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Herbed green rice with fried fish for Persian New Year.
Ash Reshteh
Thick herb, bean and noodle soup topped with whey.
Chelo Kabab
Grilled minced-lamb kebabs over saffron buttered rice.
Zereshk Polo
Saffron rice jewelled with tart barberries and chicken.
Dande Kabab
Dande Kabab is one of the classic dishes in the lamb dish tradition of Iran.
Fesenjan
A luxurious Persian stew of chicken in a glossy pomegranate-and-walnut sauce, served with saffron rice.
Gheimeh
Split-pea and lamb stew topped with crispy fries.
Ghormeh Sabzi
Herb-laden lamb stew with kidney beans and dried lime.
Kashk-e Bademjan
Smoky aubergine dip drizzled with whey and mint.
Kuku Sabzi
Herb-packed Persian frittata, green through and through.
Abgoosht
Lamb and chickpea stew mashed and eaten in two parts.
Faloodeh
Frozen rosewater dessert with thin starch noodles.
Shirazi Salad
Finely diced cucumber, tomato and onion with lime.
Nogha
Rooted in Iran, Nogha is a dessert enjoyed for generations.
Ranginak
Ranginak is a dessert from Iran.
Naan Berenji
Hailing from Iran, Naan Berenji is a much-loved cookie.