Check out our awesome Nowruz recipes for the Persian New Year! From classics such as ash reshteh and sabzi polo to sweets such as raisin cookies, we have everything you need for an authentic Nowruz celebration!
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What is Nowruz?
Nowruz is the vernal equinox, which is the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere and usually falls on March 21st or the previous/following day depending on where you live. This marks Persian New Year and is celebrated by many around the world. A key part of Nowruz celebrations is making the dishes that are specific to this special time of year. Make sure to check out our Persian pantry essentials and get ready for Nowruz!
Nowruz Main Dishes
Stuffed Fish with Pomegranates and Walnuts - Persian Style
Sabzi polo (Persian herb rice)
Simple Roasted Branzino Recipe
Ash Reshteh (Persian noodle soup)
Persian Steamed White Rice - Chelow
Tahdig Recipe - Persian Crispy Rice
Zereshk Polo Morgh - Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken
Best Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe
Ghormeh Sabzi - Persian Herb Stew
Persian Savory Saffron Cake - Tahchin
Nowruz Sides and Basics
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kuku Sabzi (Persian herb frittata)
Mast o Khiar - Persian Yogurt and Cucumber Dip
Zeytoon Parvardeh - Marinated Olives with Walnuts
Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Nowruz Cookies and Treats
Shirini Keshmeshi (Persian raisin cookies)
Nan Panjereh (Persian rosettes)
Persian Cardamom Muffins - Cake Yazdi
How To Make Persian Tea At Home
Pofaki Gerdooyi (Persian Walnut Cookies)
Persian Coconut Cookies (Shirini Nargili)
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Best Nowruz Recipes
Ingredients
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Instructions
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- Sample menu: Kuku sabzi, Sabzi polo with stuffed fish followed by Shirini keshmeshi and a cup of Persian tea.
Eileen Scheifer
I have been enjoying your recipes so much! Every one of them is delicious and has easy to follow directions. I also appreciate the beautiful photos so I know what each dish is supposed to look like. Thank you so much for sharing!