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Iran

Saffron and dried lime turn rice into a celebration.

SaffronSumacTurmericCinnamonDried LimeCardamomRose

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Iran and Morocco both lean on Saffron, Turmeric, Cinnamon — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from Iran

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Chelo Kabab

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • rice
  • onion
  • butter
  • Saffron
  • Sumac
  • Turmeric

Technique overview

  1. Mix beef with onion and turmeric
  2. grill skewers
  3. serve with saffron rice and sumac.

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Ghormeh Sabzi

MainLamb

Key ingredients

  • Lamb
  • herbs
  • kidney bean
  • dried lime
  • Turmeric
  • Dried Lime
  • Cinnamon

Technique overview

  1. Saute herbs
  2. add lamb, turmeric, dried lime
  3. stew 2h.

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Tahchin

MainChicken

Key ingredients

  • Rice
  • chicken
  • yogurt
  • egg
  • Saffron
  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon

Technique overview

  1. Mix rice with saffron, yogurt, egg
  2. layer chicken
  3. bake into crispy cake.

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Iran — good to know

What spices are used in Iran cooking?

Iran cooking leans on Saffron, Sumac, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Dried Lime, Cardamom, Rose.

What’s an easy Iran recipe to make at home?

Try Chelo Kabab — it calls for Saffron, Sumac, Turmeric. Mix beef with onion and turmeric; grill skewers; serve with saffron rice and sumac.

What should I cook for a Iran watch party?

Make Chelo Kabab and Ghormeh Sabzi — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.