Persian recipes

Looking for some wonderful Iranian recipes? Look no further. We’ve got plenty of Persian inspiration for you to try, from rice dishes, fragrant stews, salads, chicken, lamb and more.

Get to grips with the essentials and try the iconic tahdig (crispy rice), start the day off right with omelette Irani, enjoy fragrant Persian chicken with spiced yogurt, or try Sabrina Ghayour’s flavour-packed lamb meatballs.

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Tahdig (crispy Persian rice)

Rice

Tahdig (crispy Persian rice)

Get to grips with tahdig (rispy Persian rice). Yuma Hashemi shows you how to achieve the perfect crispy-chewy saffron rice every time.

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Omelette Irani

Recipes from restaurants

Omelette Irani

Chef Kian Samyani shares his family recipe for omelette Irani. This Persian tomato omelette with onion and garlic is eaten for breakfast.

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Persian fish stew

Healthy fish

Persian fish stew

The aromatic combination of cumin, cardamom, green chilli and turmeric will ensure that this Persian fish stew will go straight into your 'make again' list. 

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Persian rice (Tahdig) with courgette and pickled walnuts

Barbecue

Persian rice (Tahdig) with courgette and pickled walnuts

This Persian rice dish (Tahdig) is flavoured with pickled walnuts and sweet shallots and then topped with courgettes and feta – a barbecue masterpiece. 

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Persian chicken with spiced yogurt

Healthy chicken

Persian chicken with spiced yogurt

Chicken marinated in cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, cumin honey and lemon, before roasting, is a gorgeous summery recipe that's a doddle to make.

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Persian-style herby citrus mackerel salad

Mackerel

Persian-style herby citrus mackerel salad

This light mackerel salad uses fresh herbs, zesty oranges and sweet pomegranate molasses in a stunning weeknight meal that's ready in under half an hour.

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Persian chicken pilaf

Chicken thighs

Persian chicken pilaf

The key to a perfect Persian pilaf is cooking the rice until it's lightly spiced and fluffy then adding fresh herbs, pomegranate, raisins and chicken.

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Persian lamb, apricot and pistachio koofteh

Apricots

Persian lamb, apricot and pistachio koofteh

Persian cooks have been making koofteh (or kofte) like this for centuries. Serve Sabrina Ghayour's for a breakfast or brunch feast with wow factor.

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Guinea fowl fesenjan (walnut and pomegranate stew)

Casseroles

Guinea fowl fesenjan (walnut and pomegranate stew)

A Persian celebration recipe that is full of flavour from cinnamon and fresh herbs with bursts of sweetness from pomegranate seeds.

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Roasted aubergines with buttermilk dressing and Persian rice

Aubergine

Roasted aubergines with buttermilk dressing and Persian rice

Smoky roasted aubergines and crunchy, aromatic jewelled rice are married together with a tangy and fresh garlicky dressing in this recipe.

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Persian pilgrim’s soup

Soups

Persian pilgrim’s soup

This popular Persian Pilgrim's soup is vegetarian and hearty enough to be served as a main course. It is full of beans and fresh herbs.

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Sabrina Ghayour’s Persian lamb meatballs

Lamb mince

Sabrina Ghayour’s Persian lamb meatballs

Sabrina Ghayour's full-of-flavour meatballs, also known as koofteh berenji, are made with lots of fresh herbs and spices.

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Crusty Persian rice with lamb meatballs recipe

Persian recipes

Crusty Persian rice with lamb meatballs recipe

Experience the flavours of the Middle East with this crusty Persian-style rice with lamb meatballs recipe.

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Persian-style lamb and rhubarb stew

Stews, casseroles, pot-roasts and slow-roasts

Persian-style lamb and rhubarb stew

This slow-cooked Middle Eastern Persian-style lamb and rhubarb stew will make you think of rhubarb in a totally new way. Make in advance and freeze!

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