Navroze 2024: 10 best recipes to celebrate Persian New Year
Zeytoon ParvardehIt is a classic Persian marinated olive dish loaded with crunchy walnuts, pomegranate seeds, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and tangy pomegranate molasses. It's traditionally made with local herbs like choochagh and is a flavourful appetizer or snack during Navroze.
AjilMade with nuts and dried fruits, this Persian trail mix comes in salty and sweet variations. It's a popular snack during Iranian New Year festivities, Navroze.
Joojeh KebabBoneless chicken pieces marinated in a saffron-lemon mixture and grilled to tender perfection, commonly enjoyed during Navroze festivities in Iran.
Sabzi KhordanIt is a refreshing herb platter made up of mint, basil, Persian cress or rocket that is served as an appetiser or alongside main courses at Iranian meals, including Navroze celebrations.
Resteh PoloA classic Iranian rice dish made with vermicelli is traditionally served with saffron chicken during Navroze.
Morgh ZaferaniPersian saffron chicken cooked with onions until tender and fragrant is commonly served with rice during Navroze and other occasions.
Saffron Lemon BranzinoA dish featuring white fish flavoured with saffron, and lemon, and stuffed with onion, walnut, herb, and pomegranate molasses filling, often enjoyed during Nowruz.
Keyk Sharbat ZaferanSaffron syrup cake infused with rosewater and cardamom is a popular sweet dish during Navroze.
Sabzi Polo With Lettuce TahdigThese are fragrant herb-laced steamed rice served with fish, saffron chicken, or lamb during Navroze.
Ash ReshtehThis classic Persian herb and noodle soup packed with spinach, cilantro, parsley, chickpeas, pinto beans, and lentils, is a must-have during Nowruz.