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Persian Food

We take traditional Persian recipes and alter them to be lower in fat and easier to prepare. Oven Hug's Iranian dish recipes are a modern day healthy version of our family favorite Persian recipes.

Start with the top healthy Persian recipes: How to Prepare Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker, Persian Chicken and Rice Casserole, Loobia Polo, Tahdig, and Persian Rice Cookies.

Bita’s Persian Spice Mix | Advieh

Published: March 10, 2020 Last Modified: March 12, 2020

Persian Spice Mix Advieh

Advieh is a term used for Persian cooking.  Translated from Farsi it means spice.  Interestingly enough, although most every one who makes Iranian dishes uses a Persian spice mix (advieh) no one seems to have a recipe for it!   I created my own basic and versatile recipe.

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Persian Food, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Gluten-Free Persian Walnut Cookies | Naan Gerdooee

Published: March 4, 2020 Last Modified: December 14, 2020

Containing only 3 main ingredients, Persian Walnut cookies are probably the fastest, easiest cookies you’ll ever make.  These sweet, aromatic, bite-sized cookies are perfect with a cup of Persian tea.  Walnut cookies are often served for guests and during the Persian New Year (the first day of spring).

Filed Under: Cookies, Gluten Free, Healthy Baking, Persian Food, Vegetarian

Loobia Polo Morgh | Persian Chicken and Green Bean Rice

Published: February 25, 2020 Last Modified: June 10, 2022

Persian chicken green beans and rice Loobia polo

Loobia (also spelled Lubia) in Farsi means green beans.  Polo means rice.  Loobia Polo is a layered green bean and rice dish.  It is quite common in Persian cuisine and is considered to be a cozy, comfort food.  Morgh is the Farsi word for chicken.  In my modern, easy version of loobia polo, we use…

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Filed Under: Main Courses, Persian Food

Sabzi Khordan | Persian Herb Appetizer

Published: February 8, 2020 Last Modified: July 15, 2022

“Sabzi Khordan” means “edible greens” in Farsi.  A big platter of edible greens, namely fresh herbs, complete with stems attached, is the cornerstone starter of meals in Persian cuisine.   Sabzi comes from the word ‘sabz’ which means green in the Farsi language.  “Sabzi” translates literally as greens that you can eat, namely fresh herbs.   Khordan…

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Filed Under: Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Lighter Lunch, Persian Food

Persian Yogurt Dip | Mast O Khiar

Published: February 3, 2020 Last Modified: July 13, 2022

 

Filed Under: Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Persian Food, Side Dishes

How to Stock a Persian Pantry

Published: December 12, 2019 Last Modified: January 1, 2021

Cooking Persian food may seem daunting between the exotic ingredients list and the time consuming process of preparing old world recipes. This stock the pantry article lists ingredients that are easy to find (where and how to get them), substitutions, and tips and tricks to simplify making delicious, nutritious Persian recipes.

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Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour Cookies

Published: December 1, 2019 Last Modified: July 28, 2022

Naans Berenji | Persian Rice Flour Cookies

Light and aromatic, Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour Cookies are delicate, lightly sweetened, pretty cookies. Traditionally served around the Persian New Year and welcome any time of year!  Our recipe is low in sugar and naturally gluten-free.  Naan berenji is my favorite of all Persian cookies and sweets!  I can easily eat a whole plate…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Dessert, Healthy Baking, Persian Food

Tah-Cheen Baked Persian Chicken and Rice Casserole

Published: November 5, 2019 Last Modified: December 7, 2020

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Tah-Cheen is a delicious Persian baked chicken and rice casserole made with eggs and yogurt.  “Cheen” in Farsi means to arrange.  Enjoy this traditional Persian comfort food rich with aromatic saffron and turmeric.  This recipe is simplified and modernized.  We put this dish together in less time by using leftover rice and pre-cooked chicken. 

Filed Under: Main Courses, Persian Food

How to Prepare Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Published: October 28, 2019 Last Modified: July 27, 2022

  Iranians take their rice very seriously!  It has to be high-quality long-grain, Basmati rice.  When prepared correctly Persian rice is aromatic, flavorful, and fluffy.  The grains are easily separated with a fork – never sticky.  Rice is the cornerstone of every Iranian meal.  Today’s recipe is for how to prepare fool-proof Persian rice in…

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Filed Under: Persian Food, Popular, Side Dishes

Instant Pot Persian Cream of Barley Soup | Soup eh Joe

Published: October 8, 2019 Last Modified: July 28, 2022

Persian Barley Soup Soup eh Joe

I’m excited to share our recipe for Instant Pot Persian Cream of Barley Soup, also known as Soup eh Joe. This basic soup is Persian comfort food at its finest.  It’s our version of chicken noodle soup, often made when someone in the family is feeling under the weather.  The first time I had this…

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Filed Under: Healthy Appetizer Recipes, Persian Food, Super Soups, Vegetarian

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