Editors’ Collection

Samin Nosrat’s 10 Essential Persian Recipes

Con Poulos for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.

Recipes

Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)
Samin Nosrat
622 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
622
1½ hours, plus 30 minutes’ soaking
or to save this recipe.
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Samin Nosrat
549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
549
1½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb, Bean and Lamb Stew)
Samin Nosrat
677 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
677
4 hours
or to save this recipe.
Khoresh-e Bademjoon (Persian Lamb, Eggplant and Tomato Stew)
Samin Nosrat
424 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
424
3 hours
or to save this recipe.
Khoresh-e Fesenjoon (Persian Chicken Stew With Pomegranate and Walnuts)
Samin Nosrat
856 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
856
3½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)
Samin Nosrat
1349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,349
2¾ hours, plus overnight soaking
or to save this recipe.
Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)
Samin Nosrat
104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
104
3½ hours, plus overnight soaking
or to save this recipe.
Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
3539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,539
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)
Samin Nosrat
566 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
566
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Faloodeh (Persian Lime and Rose Water Granita With Rice Noodles)
Samin Nosrat
140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
140
20 minutes, plus several hours’ freezing
or to save this recipe.
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Samin Nosrat’s 10 Essential Persian Recipes

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Recipes

Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb, Bean and Lamb Stew)

Khoresh-e Bademjoon (Persian Lamb, Eggplant and Tomato Stew)

Khoresh-e Fesenjoon (Persian Chicken Stew With Pomegranate and Walnuts)

Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)

Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)

Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)

Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)

Faloodeh (Persian Lime and Rose Water Granita With Rice Noodles)

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