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Cauliflower Stew; A Nutrient Dish Indigenous to Iran
Cauliflower stew is an original Iranian stew cooked with a variety of red and white meats. This stew is one of the most nutrient Iranian dietary dishes that can be beneficial for many families.
Iranian Pumpkin Tahchin; A Must-Try Dish for All
Iranian Tahchin is a rice cake primarily consisting of rice, yogurt, saffron, and eggs. Some versions of the dish are more elaborate, folding in chicken fillets, vegetables, fish, or red meat.
Sangak: Traditional, Nutritious Bread of Iran
Sangak is a traditional type of bread which seems to be common only in Iran, hence can be called the country’ national bread.
Shirazi Yoghurt Broth A Traditional Food of Southern Iran
The Shirazi yoghurt broth is a tasty, traditional Iranian food which originates from the city of Shiraz in southern Fars province, and can be served as the main meal or as a snack.
Kermanshahi Shreds Stew: A Luxury Iranian Food
The Kermanshahi shreds stew is a local luxury food originally cooked in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah.
Quince Stew; An Iranian Tasty Dish for Cold Season
Quince is a fruit of the cold season; a fruit that has many benefits and with which various and delectable foods are prepared in Iran. Quince stew is one of these dishes.
Popular, Iconic Dishes of Yalda Night in Iran
Yalda dinner, a meal traditionally eaten at the winter solstice each December, forms a significant part of gatherings held to celebrate “Shab-e Yalda” (the longest night of the year) in Iran. Let’s find more about various Yalda dishes in different parts of the country.
Canadian Influencer Fascinated by Delicious Iranian Foods
The famous Canadian food blogger and influencer, Trevor James, says Iran means the smell of colourful and delicious food whose videos can be shared with people around the world. “I think the taste of Iran is like sweet saffron.”
Gamaj Kebab Luxury Food of Northern Iran
The Gamaj kebab stew is one of the delicious and luxury Iranian stews which originally belongs to northern Gilan province.
Pomegranate Paste; A Delicious Autumn Flavour
Pomegranate paste is a popular flavouring in Persian cuisine, known as a basic ingredient of many delectable Iranian dishes with a mouth-watering aroma.
Tehran’s 90-Year-Old Confectionery Selling Unique Handmade Chocolates
Mignon confectionery has been working for about 90 years in the Iranian capital Tehran at the intersection of two of the city’s oldest streets.
Torsheh Vash; Great Choice for Those Who Like Sour Foods
Torsheh Vash is one of the local foods of northern Iran, especially Gilan province. The name of this stew is taken from one of its ingredients, a plant called Torsheh Vash (wood sorrels).
Opiozi; A Traditional Dish from Southern Iran
Opiozi is a dish that is mostly cooked in Dezful in southern Iran, but is also cooked in some parts of Qeshm Island.
Pumpkin Soup; Suitable Dish for Autumn
Pumpkin Soup is a traditional dish of Iran’s Markazi Province. In ancient times, people in this region tried to strengthen themselves by using soups that provided the necessary energy.
Tahdig; A Dish All Your Dinner Guests Will Be Fighting Over
The crisp, craveable rice called tahdig inspires ferocious passion and competition in Iran and beyond. A report by the Wall Street Journal provides all the tips you need to master this crowd-pleasing showpiece, plus three delicious recipes.
Garmsari Meat Tahchin; A Luxury Persian Meal
Garmsari Meat Tahchin is one of the traditional but luxury Iranian foods most popular in central parts of the country.
Afghan Immigrants Running Cozy Café in Downtown Tehran
Two young Afghans have opened a café in the Iranian capital to bring together Afghans and Iranians alike in a friendly atmosphere.
Lavashak; Mouth-Watering Persian Fruit Roll-Up
Iranian fruit roll-ups are among the most popular snacks that please young and old alike.
Dampokhtak; Persian Turmeric Rice with Split Fava Bean
Dampokhtak, or Dum Pukht as called in the Indian Subcontinent, is a very simple and popular dish in Iran, which is very easy to make.
Yazdi Coffee; Delicate Drink Indigenous to Central Iran
Yazdi Coffee is a traditional type of coffee made in the Iranian city of Yazd. It is a very tasty drink thanks to the long cooking time and the use of cardamom, rosewater and rock candy in its preparation.
Iran to Host Nations’ Food Festival Next Month
Iran is set to host a food festival of world nations in August with the aim of bringing different peoples closer together.
Sekanjabin Syrup; A Traditional Persian Drink for Hot Seasons
Sekanjabin, a traditional Iranian syrup made up of honey and vinegar, turns into a wonderful tasty drink when combined with cucumber, especially in hot seasons.
Chilled Yogurt Soup, Delicate Persian Dish for Hot Days
Abdoogh Khiar or Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup is a simple, healthy and light dish that is easy to digest and quenches thirst due to its cool nature.
Strange Iranian Dishes One Must Try before Death
Iran is a vast country with a wide range of subcultures, tastes, and food diversity, so much so that sometimes the taste of some of these foods and their ingredients seem strange even to the Iranian people themselves.
Chai-Churak: Special Bread Zanjanis Bake in Ramadan
Chai-churak, or tea-bread in local language, is a small bread made of flour, water, milk, sugar, eggs, oil and sesame seeds.