Pistachios (pesteh) are one of the most important nuts in the Persian kitchen; slivered or ground unroasted pistachios are typically used to provide a beautiful bright green color to dishes.

Prop stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas. Vibrant, green, flecked with scallions and sprinkled with turmeric, kuku is a frittata-like Persian dish that embodies the spirit of Nowruz. Traditionally ...

“Sabzi polo mahi is a national Iranian dish, but every region ... and slices of red or green onion. The post Food Fact Friday: Sabzi polo ba mahi (Persian herbed rice with fish) and a recipe ...

(CNN) — Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is ... we eat lots of green and fresh herbs. For example, there’s this dish called Kuku Sabzi (see recipe below), which ...