Description
A collection of traditional Persian dishes served during the Persian New Year celebrations.
Ingredients
- Rice – 2 cups
- Persian saffron – 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Lamb – 1 pound, cubed
- Onion – 1 large, chopped
- Turmeric – 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill) – 1 cup, chopped
- Vegetables (carrots, peas) – 1 cup, diced
- Walnuts – 1/2 cup, chopped
- Pomegranate seeds – 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in water for at least 2 hours.
- In a pot, heat butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add lamb, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add 2 cups of water and simmer until the lamb is tender.
- In another pot, boil water and add soaked rice. Cook until partially done.
- Drain the rice and layer it over the lamb mixture.
- Dissolve saffron in a few tablespoons of hot water and drizzle over the rice.
- Cover and steam on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served with yogurt.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Serve with a side of fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: persian new year food list, traditional dishes, persian cuisine