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    Iranian/Persian Recipes

    From kebabs to rice dishes, our library of Iranian and Persian recipes offers highlights of these Middle Eastern cuisines.

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    Persian Herb Omelette Kuku

    Persian Herb Omelette Kuku

    By nyamyj

    2 Reviews

    Israeli Tea

    Israeli Tea

    Fried Eggs With Dill

    Fried Eggs With Dill

    Tomato Cucumber Salad (Salad Shirazi)

    Tomato Cucumber Salad (Salad Shirazi)

    Most Popular Iranian Persian Recipes

    My Mama's Hummous
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    Pronounced Choo-moose, and not hum-miss! This is the easiest, yummiest hummous you will try outside the Middle East.

    My Mama's Hummous

    Recipe #66843

    My Mama's Hummous

    By Miraklegirl on July 15, 2003

    Recipe #66843

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    "Pronounced Choo-moose, and not hum-miss! This is the easiest, yummiest hummous you will try outside the Middle East."

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    Ingredients: cumin, fresh lemon juice...

    44 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 mins

    Total Time: 3 mins

    Recipe #22060

    Hummus Amongus
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    There's a large Middle Eastern population in Bayridge Brooklyn and amazing restaurants line the avenues...hummus is served with every dish on the...

    Hummus Amongus

    By Gingerbee on March 10, 2002

    Recipe #22060

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    "There's a large Middle Eastern population in Bayridge Brooklyn and amazing restaurants line the avenues...hummus is served with every dish on the menu...it's one of my favorite things in the whole wide world...if you haven't tried it, please do. I think you'll love it!"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, tahini paste...

    44 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Persian Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce
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    I am fortunate to work at a place where the manager of the cafeteria is a Moroccan native. Our mutual love of food has resulted in endless exchange of...

    Persian Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce

    Recipe #140936

    Persian Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce

    By justcallmetoni on October 11, 2005

    Recipe #140936

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    "I am fortunate to work at a place where the manager of the cafeteria is a Moroccan native. Our mutual love of food has resulted in endless exchange of recipes, spices and samplings. (Indeed, some of the items now served in the cafeteria are recipes from this site.) One one occasion, I was lucky enough to be able to share in the lunch he prepared..."

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    Ingredients: chives, pepper, eggs...

    35 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Recipe #473901

    Easy Basturma Meatballs
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    Adapted from the Best of Baghdad Cooking by Daisy Imy. Modified from a fried patty recipe to baked meatballs. If you don't like lamb, substitute beef,...

    Easy Basturma Meatballs

    By Cookgirl on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473901

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    "Adapted from the Best of Baghdad Cooking by Daisy Imy. Modified from a fried patty recipe to baked meatballs. If you don't like lamb, substitute beef, turkey, chicken or buffalo or use the lamb in combination. The basturma was served along with basic chelo, Recipe #453533, Recipe #444419 and lightly steamed vegetables."

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    Ingredients: ground cardamom, cracked black pepper...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Recipe #473835

    Serresh Pollo (Persian Chicken and Rice With Fried Onions, Raisi
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    This was my introduction to persian cuisine. My DH's first wife is Iranian, and she taught him Persian cooking. He can make several awesome dishes,...

    Serresh Pollo (Persian Chicken and Rice With Fried Onions, Raisi

    By Mia in Germany on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473835

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    "This was my introduction to persian cuisine. My DH's first wife is Iranian, and she taught him Persian cooking. He can make several awesome dishes, but this was the first he made after moving i with me, and it still is one of my favourites. It's easy and quick to make, too. Barberries are available in oriental groceries. They are very tart and balance..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, barberries, onions...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Recipe #473435

    Middle Eastern Spiced Beef, Tomatoes, and Beans
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    This recipe comes from the Crock-Pot Slow-Cooker Cookbook. It is found in the "International Sensations" section.

    Middle Eastern Spiced Beef, Tomatoes, and Beans

    By imaphilosopher on February 2, 2012

    Recipe #473435

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    "This recipe comes from the Crock-Pot Slow-Cooker Cookbook. It is found in the "International Sensations" section."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, boneless beef roast...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

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    Recipe #33147

    Quick Tahini Salad
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    A very quick and easy Middle Eastern salad that can be made in minutes. Sometimes I add a little cumin to this or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the...

    Quick Tahini Salad

    By Angela Sara on July 4, 2002

    Recipe #33147

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    "A very quick and easy Middle Eastern salad that can be made in minutes. Sometimes I add a little cumin to this or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the top."

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    Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, salt...

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Persian Fruit Salad
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    This is a traditional fruit salad that we always serve in the summer. It is traditionally served on the holiday of Tu Be'Shvat, but we love to eat...

    Persian Fruit Salad

    Recipe #28345

    Persian Fruit Salad

    By Mirj on May 13, 2002

    Recipe #28345

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    "This is a traditional fruit salad that we always serve in the summer. It is traditionally served on the holiday of Tu Be'Shvat, but we love to eat it all summer long."

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    Ingredients: coconut, pitted dates...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Afghan Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad (Salata)
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    "Salata is always light and crunchy, making it a perfect counterpoint to Afghan cuisine’s heavier dishes. Some Afghan cooks consider it a point...

    Afghan Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad (Salata)

    Recipe #435969

    Afghan Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad (Salata)

    By UmmBinat on August 25, 2010

    Recipe #435969

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    ""Salata is always light and crunchy, making it a perfect counterpoint to Afghan cuisine’s heavier dishes. Some Afghan cooks consider it a point of pride when the diced vegetables are small and uniform in size. The result reminds a little of a colorful bowl of confetti. For those in Afghanistan who can afford fresh vegetables, salata is a..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cucumbers...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    My Mama's Hummous
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    Pronounced Choo-moose, and not hum-miss! This is the easiest, yummiest hummous you will try outside the Middle East.

    My Mama's Hummous

    Recipe #66843

    My Mama's Hummous

    By Miraklegirl on July 15, 2003

    Recipe #66843

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    "Pronounced Choo-moose, and not hum-miss! This is the easiest, yummiest hummous you will try outside the Middle East."

    View Full Recipe

    Ingredients: cumin, fresh lemon juice...

    44 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 mins

    Total Time: 3 mins

    Recipe #22060

    Hummus Amongus
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    There's a large Middle Eastern population in Bayridge Brooklyn and amazing restaurants line the avenues...hummus is served with every dish on the...

    Hummus Amongus

    By Gingerbee on March 10, 2002

    Recipe #22060

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    "There's a large Middle Eastern population in Bayridge Brooklyn and amazing restaurants line the avenues...hummus is served with every dish on the menu...it's one of my favorite things in the whole wide world...if you haven't tried it, please do. I think you'll love it!"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, tahini paste...

    44 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salad Shiraz)
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    A very light and refreshing salad that goes well with everything. The longer this stays the better it taste. You will also notice that the liquid increases...

    Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salad Shiraz)

    Recipe #96978

    Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salad Shiraz)

    By sdbmshad on August 4, 2004

    Recipe #96978

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    "A very light and refreshing salad that goes well with everything. The longer this stays the better it taste. You will also notice that the liquid increases as the salad sits."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, lemon juice...

    30 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Recipe #423313

    Traditional Persian Basmati Rice With Tadig
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    My father is from Iran and this is the way he makes it. It makes amazing, fluffy rice with an amazing crispy crust! You have to try this!

    Traditional Persian Basmati Rice With Tadig

    By Nurse Amanda on May 5, 2010

    Recipe #423313

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    "My father is from Iran and this is the way he makes it. It makes amazing, fluffy rice with an amazing crispy crust! You have to try this!"

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    Ingredients: oil, saffron, salt...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Persian Chicken or Duck in Pomegranate Walnut Sauce (Fesenjan)
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    Fesenjan, also known as khoresht-e fesenjan, is typically made for special occasions in Iran. It is traditionally made with duck or pheasant in the north...

    Persian Chicken or Duck in Pomegranate Walnut Sauce (Fesenjan)

    Recipe #233487

    Persian Chicken or Duck in Pomegranate Walnut Sauce (Fesenjan)

    By NcMysteryShopper on June 8, 2007

    Recipe #233487

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    "Fesenjan, also known as khoresht-e fesenjan, is typically made for special occasions in Iran. It is traditionally made with duck or pheasant in the north of the country along the Caspian sea. It is a thick, rich, sweet-sour dish that improves in flavor the next day. Pomegranate syrup, sometimes called pomegranate molasses, is available in most Middle..."

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    Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, kosher salt...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

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    Persian Inspired Salad With Sweet Potato and Spinach

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    "this is awesome! I microwaved then peeled & cubed my sweet potatoes. I didn't have garlic scapes, so i used the green ends of scallions. we nearly polished..." more 

    By Elmotoo
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