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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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    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

    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...

    48 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 mins

    Total Time: 3 mins

    Traditional Bahraini Chicken Machboos / Machbous
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    Machboos is a dish of rice & meat, popular in many Gulf countries & across Saudi Arabia. Here is a version which is traditionally made in Bahrain....

    Traditional Bahraini Chicken Machboos / Machbous

    Recipe #304034

    Traditional Bahraini Chicken Machboos / Machbous

    By Um Safia on May 18, 2008

    Recipe #304034

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    "Machboos is a dish of rice & meat, popular in many Gulf countries & across Saudi Arabia. Here is a version which is traditionally made in Bahrain. If you don't have any Buharat / Baharat spice mix, there are a few here on Zaar to choose from. If you don't want to use a whole chicken, your favourite pieces would be fine too!"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, coriander leaves...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 15 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

    Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix
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    For anyone who desires an authentic taste of the mid east. This recipe was learned by watching a good friend of mine in Jordan when she was grinding her...

    Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix

    Recipe #79179

    Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix

    By alAmira on December 17, 2003

    Recipe #79179

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    "For anyone who desires an authentic taste of the mid east. This recipe was learned by watching a good friend of mine in Jordan when she was grinding her family's monthly supply."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon bark, cumin seeds...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #313055

    Ghormeh Sabzi - Persian Green Stew
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    An exquisite Iranian dish.

    Ghormeh Sabzi - Persian Green Stew

    By Molly53 on July 9, 2008

    Recipe #313055

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    "An exquisite Iranian dish."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cooking oil...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 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...

    13 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf
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    I like to add in a pinch of cayenne pepper and saffron also but that is optional, this is very good! :)

    Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf

    Recipe #169862

    Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf

    By Kittencalskitchen on May 25, 2006

    Recipe #169862

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    "I like to add in a pinch of cayenne pepper and saffron also but that is optional, this is very good! :)"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, garlic...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice
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    A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia.

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    Recipe #257813

    Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

    By Sahtein on October 8, 2007

    Recipe #257813

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    "A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, golden raisins...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Taftoon - Persian Wholemeal Flat Bread
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    Also called Nane Lavash.

    Taftoon - Persian Wholemeal Flat Bread

    Recipe #37001

    Taftoon - Persian Wholemeal Flat Bread

    By Sue Lau on August 13, 2002

    Recipe #37001

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    "Also called Nane Lavash."

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    Ingredients: oil, salt, water...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 36 mins

    Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice
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    This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its...

    Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice

    Recipe #290003

    Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice

    By French Tart on March 4, 2008

    Recipe #290003

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    "This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and dates, or their nomadic stock like sheep and camels in their recipes. As the caravans journeyed throughout..."

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    Ingredients: fresh coriander, fresh mint...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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