Adds a herby, earthy, and slightly tangy flavor that makes Baghalo Polo so tasty. Dried Dill: Provides an even more concentrated herb flavor to the Persian dill rice.

Guests will be greeted with Persian tea and dates, then make traditional dishes like fesenjoon, a chicken stew with walnuts ...

There’s a lot packed into the small space, with classic Mexican, vegan and vegetarian riffs, and even some Persian ...

In 550 BCE, the borders of the Persian empire expanded when Cyrus the Great triumphed over the Greeks and Egyptians, and Persian food culture was carried into conquered lands.

Turquoise Persian Grill, 36 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights, 516-277-1950, turquoisepersiangrillnbar.com. Open noon to 10 p.m.

Medha: Because Pourkay shares the kitchen with the pizzeria, he works around their schedule in the early mornings or late afternoons to cook up a rotating array of traditional Persian dishes such ...

The dish, a staple of Persian cuisine, is a traditional stew typically made with beef or lamb, okra, tomato paste, onions, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, and other aromatic ingredients. It is commonly ...

Mastering the crusty golden layer that develops at the bottom of this Persian rice dish is a revered skill. “New wives are judged on their tahdig,” she explains. And getting your fair share of ...