Rinse basmati rice in cold water until clear, then soak in salted water for 20 minutes. Drain. Boil lima beans for 3–5 ...

Also known as tachin, this crispy baked Persian rice is often layered with meat, dried fruit, spices, and presented in a rectangular shape. We omitted the meat to keep things simple and went with ...

In my column Saturday on learning to cook perfect pilaf, I confessed that I still had yet to master making tah-dig, that crust of browned rice that is the hallmark of a great Persian cook.

Few dishes capture the essence of Persian hospitality and celebration like Zereshk Polo ba Morgh. With its vibrant saffron rice, jewel-like barberries, and rich, tomato-braised chicken ...

Allow me to introduce you to every Iranian home cook’s secret weapon: the Persian rice cooker, or what I affectionately refer to as my “cheat pot.” Just about every Iranian home cook I know ...

I’ve never felt Persian enough. My hometown in Southern California, which holds one of the largest populations of Iranians outside of Iran, is only 30 miles northwest of Persian Square, or ...

Adas polo, a Persian recipe perfumed with cinnamon and layered with caramelized onions and dates, only feels expensive. By Melissa Clark A bowl of lentils and rice is essential comfort food across ...