cravingsatmidnight: Iranian/Persian food has shared history with the cuisines of the neighboring reg
cravingsatmidnight: Iranian/Persian food has shared history with the cuisines of the neighboring regions, incl. Caucasian, Turkish, Levantine, Greek, Russian, and Central Asian cuisines. Through the Persianized Central Asian Mughal dynasty, aspects of Iranian cuisine were adopted into North Indian cuisine. Typical main dishes are rice with meat (lamb, chicken, fish), vegetables (onions, herbs), and nuts. Fresh green herbs are frequently used; popular fruits include plums, pomegranate, quince, prunes, apricots, and raisins. Characteristic Iranian flavorings like saffron, dried lime, cinnamon, and parsley are mixed and used in special dishes. Typical Iranian cuisine includes several forms of kebab, stew, soup, and rice pilaf dishes, as well as salads, desserts, pastries, and drinks. -- source link