Iranian cuisine or Persian cuisine (Persian: آشپزی ایرانی Ashpazi-ye Irani) is the traditional and modern style of cooking in Iran (formerly known as Persia).Situated in West Asia (also known as the Middle East) with a diverse population, the Iranian culinary style is unique to Iran, though has historically both influenced and has been influenced by Irans neighboring and conquered regions at various stages throughout its history. Specifically, these have been mutual culinary influences to and from Turkish cuisine, Azerbaijani cuisine, Kurdish cuisine, Caucasian cuisine, Mesopotamian cuisine,Levantine cuisine, Greek cuisine, Central Asian cuisine, and minor aspects from Russian cuisine.Turkish cuisine, Azerbaijani cuisine and Iranian cuisine on the other hand have heavy mutual influence on each other, due to geographical proximity, ethnic relations (f.e Azerbaijanis, a Turkic people, are the second largest ethnicity in Iran) many common cultural aspects, shared empires, and conquerings by such as the Achaemenids, Sassanians, Seljuks, Safavids, Afsharids, Ottomans and Qajars.Fresh green herbs are frequently used along with fruits such as plums, pomegranates, quince, prunes, apricots, and raisins. Typical Persian main dishes are combinations of rice with meat, such as lamb, chicken, or fish, and vegetables such as onions, various herbs, and nuts. To achieve a balanced taste, characteristic Persian flavorings such as saffron, dried lime, cinnamon, and parsley are mixed delicately and used in some special dishes.App Persian cuisine: Recipes has many popular recipes. Those are as follows:Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)Persian FesenjunKhoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce)Herbed Pomegranate SalsaGinger SekanjabinPersian-Style Tomato Avocado SaladStrawberry, Ginger and Mint SekanjabinFereni Starch PuddingAdas Polow (Persian Rice and Lentils)Iranian Yogurt DishJarjeer (Arugula) SaladPersian Melon SaladSekanjabin (Iranian Mint Vinegar Syrup)Turkey Kofta KabobsYakh Dar Behesht (Persian Milk Pudding)Eggplant MirzaAsh-e Reshteh (Persian Legume Soup)Khoresht Bademjoumn
Persian cuisine: Recipes
