Enjoy a hybrid of two Persian dishes often served at weddings and celebrations. The ‘jewels’ are the colourful pistachios, barberries and almonds in the rice
These vibrant individual pistachio nut roasts with honeyed pomegranate and harissa tomato sauce can also be made as one impressive centrepiece loaf
Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture
Toss diced tomatoes, cucumber and red onion together with pomegranate seeds, then dress with lime juice and olive oil to make this vibrant Persian salad
Cook rice the Persian way. The holy grail of Persian cuisine and the centre of every meal, the rice is steamed to achieve elegant, separated grains
Make traditional Persian kotlet – lamb & potato patties – for a snack or side to an Iranian New Year feast
Marinate pieces of cod in saffron, yogurt and lemon to make this Persian dish. Be sure to use the best-quality Iranian saffron you can find
Serve this Persian rice as part of a sharing meal with family and friends. It's ideal for a celebration, such as Iranian New Year
Make this Persian-inspired dish with spinach, onions and eggs for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve with bread for dipping into the yolks
Orange and rose flavours are incorporated into this alternative steamed pudding. Sweet spiced butter makes the perfect accompaniment
Enjoy a Persian take on cheesecake from Good Food reader Amani Al-Sitrawi, who shares this dessert recipe inspired by a gift from her brother
Power up your lunchbreak with this healthy frittata made with eggs, herbs, spring onions, walnuts and feta. It'll be on the table in just 20 minutes
This warming stew is spiced with cinnamon and cumin, and sweetened with apricots and dates - perfect with fluffy couscous
Give rice an exotic edge with this colourful and fragrant recipe, perfect with slow-cooked lamb
Try Leyli Homayoonfar's spiced lamb stew inspired by the Persian food she grew up with. Serve with sliced red onion and steamed rice
This simple recipe has its origins in Persian cooking, where fruits are often combined with meat. An exotic treat
Serve this minty yogurt dip as part of a Persian banquet for family and friends. With cucumber and mint, it makes a refreshing side dish for barbecued meats too
Курчата з рисом, в’яленою журавлиною, фісташками та великою кількістю спецій є частиною традиції перської кухні. Спробуйте приготувати цю страву, щоб здивувати свої смакові рецептори!