Persian foods

Many tourists complain about finding persian foods other than Kebabs and meat in every meal. Here I'm going to introduce you some popular persian foods which you can get in restaurants.

Gheyme

    

















Ghorme-sabzi

    

Dizi or Abgoosht (Lamb Chickpea Soup) 

Abgoosht is one of the most traditional Iranian foods. It is also called Dizi, which refers to the traditional stone crock pots it is served in. Serving Abgoosht has a special custom. First the broth is poured in a bowl and served with small pieces of bread soaked in it. Then the remaining ingredients such as potatoes, beans, chickpeas and lamb are mashed up to a mashed-potato type consistency and served separately alongside with the broth.

Mirza-ghasemi (Eggplant omelette)


    




   



Kashke-bademjan (Fried aubergine in garlic sauce)






























Ash-reshteh

    


Halim (Wheat Porridge)

         

Kookoo Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata) 

      


Zereshk-polo (Barberry Rice with chicken)

          

Ash-e-doogh

     


Baghali-polo (Rice with Broad Beans and Lamb Shank)

     

Baghali Polo ba Mahiche is one of the most popular dishes in Iran, and is usually served at parties such as wedding ceremonies. The combination of rice with dills and broad beans is called Baghali Polo, and the fork tender lamb shanks which is served beside the rice is called Mahiche. These two parts served together make a sublime taste.

Koofteh Tabrizi (Meatball)


   

Koofteh Tabrizi (originates in Tabriz) is a super meatball stuffed with dried fruits and berries, also a variety of nuts. There are some other interesting fillings for this very traditional Azeri dish that are worth mentioning. One very common item is a peeled hard boiled egg that is placed inside the koofteh along with nuts and dried fruit. The yellow cooked yolk surrounded by a ring of white makes a pretty presentation when you cut the Koofteh, so you might give this a try if you like.