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Recipes for Nowruz

Nowruz, or “new day” in Persian, marks the beginning of spring and the start of a new year in Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and beyond.

Khoresh-e Bademjoon (Persian Lamb, Eggplant and Tomato Stew) — Con Poulos for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.

Recipes

Khoresh-e Bademjoon (Persian Lamb, Eggplant and Tomato Stew)
Samin Nosrat
408 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
408
3 hours
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Kuku Sabzi (Herb and Scallion Frittata)
Andy Baraghani
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
1 hour
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Slow-Cooked Fish With Citrus and Herbs
Andy Baraghani
279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
279
45 minutes
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easy
Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice With Saffron)
Andy Baraghani
39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
39
1 hour
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Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)
Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani
1655 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,655
45 minutes
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Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)
Naz Deravian
73 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
73
2 1/2 hours plus 1 hour soaking
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Persian Love Cake
Naz Deravian
350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
350
50 minutes, plus cooling
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Ash Reshteh (Greens, Beans and Noodle Soup)
Andy Baraghani
83 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
83
1 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Mast-o-Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt With Sizzled Mint and Crunchy Pistachios)
Andy Baraghani
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
15 minutes
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easy
Shirini Gerdui (Flourless Walnut Cookies)
Naz Deravian
107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
107
35 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ cooling time
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easy
Shish Kebab
Naz Deravian
522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
522
30 minutes, plus 2 to 24 hours’ marinating
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Sheveed Polo (Dill Rice)
Naz Deravian
938 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
938
45 minutes
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Sholeh Zard (Persian Rice Pudding)
Priya Krishna, Sara Mardanbigi, Edgar Rico
652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
652
1 1/2 hours
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Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice With Tahdig)
Samin Nosrat
1313 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,313
1 hour 15 minutes, plus soaking
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Cod With Brown Butter and Pine Nuts
Noor Murad
494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
494
15 minutes
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easy
Fish Stuffed With Herbs, Walnuts and Pomegranate
Samin Nosrat, Hanif Sadr
437 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
437
45 minutes
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Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)
Samin Nosrat
101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
101
3 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Kotlet (Meat, Potato and Onion Patties)
Farideh Sadeghin
361 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
361
1 1/4 hours
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Khoresh Karafs (Persian Celery Stew With Lamb)
Daniela Galarza
370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
370
1 hour
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Pistachio Baklava
Melissa Clark, Karakoy Gulluoglu
680 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
680
2 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Stuffed Onions
Kay Chun
912 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
912
1 1/2 hours
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Ferni (Iranian Rice Flour Pudding)
Naz Deravian, Fariba Nafissi
213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
213
20 minutes, plus an optional 3 hours’ chilling
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easy
Khoresh Kadoo Halvaii (Butternut Squash Stew)
Naz Deravian
527 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
527
1 hour
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Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
506
10 minutes
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easy
Roasted Dill Salmon
Naz Deravian
3214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,214
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating (optional)
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Persian Jeweled Rice
Harvey Araton, Nazli Parvizi
175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
175
1 hour 30 minutes
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Sabzi (Spinach and Lamb Stew)
Naz Deravian, Farida Ayubi, Durkhanai Ayubi
633 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
633
2 1/2 hours
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Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)
Samin Nosrat
1302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,302
2 3/4 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Khoresh-e Fesenjoon (Persian Chicken Stew With Pomegranate and Walnuts)
Samin Nosrat
824 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
824
3 1/2 hours
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Kabab Koobideh
Farideh Sadeghin
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
2 1/4 hours
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Haft Mewa (Seven Fruits)
Naz Deravian, Farida Ayubi, Durkhanai Ayubi
52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
52
1 1/2 hours, plus soaking and 2 days’ chilling
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Borani-yeh Esfenaj (Spinach Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
726
35 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling
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Khoresh Morgh Nardooni (Pomegranate Chicken Stew)
Naz Deravian
538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
538
1 1/2 hours
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Mahi ba Somagh (Sumac Roasted Fish)
Naz Deravian
1156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,156
15 minutes
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easy
Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves
David Tanis
39 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
39
1 hour 30 minutes
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Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Samin Nosrat
533 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
533
1 1/2 hours
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Saffron Salmon Kababs
Naz Deravian
878 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
878
1 hour
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Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)
Samin Nosrat
528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
528
20 minutes
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easy
Pasta Tahdig
Samin Nosrat
1540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,540
1 hour
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Khoresh Rivas (Savory Rhubarb and Bean Stew)
Naz Deravian
770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
770
1 1/2 hours
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Pistachio and Rose Water Semolina Cake
Yotam Ottolenghi, Helen Goh
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
2 hours, plus cooling
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Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb, Bean and Lamb Stew)
Samin Nosrat
623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
623
4 hours
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Joojeh Kabab ba Holu (Saffron Chicken Kababs With Peaches)
Naz Deravian
771 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
771
40 minutes, plus 2 to 24 hours’ marinating
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Sabzi Polo (Persian Herbed Rice)
Melissa Clark, Naz Deravian
216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
216
1 1/2 hours, plus 1 hour soaking
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Challaw (Cardamom and Cumin Basmati Rice)
Naz Deravian, Farida Ayubi, Durkhanai Ayubi
107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
107
45 minutes, plus 1 hour soaking
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Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Naz Deravian
3282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,282
40 minutes
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easy
Persian Tamarind Fish
Melissa Clark, Louisa Shafia
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
1 hour 15 minutes
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Herb and Radish Salad With Feta and Walnuts
Samin Nosrat
1358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,358
20 minutes
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