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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.

Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Recipes

Sheveed Polo (Dill Rice)
Naz Deravian
1024 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,024
45 minutes
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Khoresh-e Bademjoon (Persian Lamb, Eggplant and Tomato Stew)
Samin Nosrat
422 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
422
3 hours
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Kuku Sabzi (Herb and Scallion Frittata)
Andy Baraghani
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
1 hour
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Slow-Cooked Fish With Citrus and Herbs
Andy Baraghani
1521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,521
45 minutes
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Easy
Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice With Saffron)
Andy Baraghani
158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
158
1 hour
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Khorak-e Loobia Sabz (Green Bean and Chicken Stew)
Naz Deravian
480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
480
1 hour 30 minutes
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Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)
Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani
2066 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,066
45 minutes
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Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)
Naz Deravian
102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
102
2½ hours plus 1 hour soaking
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Ash Reshteh (Greens, Beans and Noodle Soup)
Andy Baraghani
158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
158
1½ hours, plus overnight soaking
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Persian Love Cake
Naz Deravian
592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
592
50 minutes, plus cooling
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Mast-o-Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt With Sizzled Mint and Crunchy Pistachios)
Andy Baraghani
234 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
234
15 minutes
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Easy
Shirini Gerdui (Flourless Walnut Cookies)
Naz Deravian
140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
140
35 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ cooling time
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Easy
Shish Kebab
Naz Deravian
626 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
626
30 minutes, plus 2 to 24 hours’ marinating
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Sabzi (Spinach and Lamb Stew)
Naz Deravian, Farida Ayubi, Durkhanai Ayubi
647 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
647
2½ hours
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Sholeh Zard (Persian Rice Pudding)
Priya Krishna, Sara Mardanbigi, Edgar Rico
658 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
658
1½ hours
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Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice With Tahdig)
Samin Nosrat
1349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,349
1 hour 15 minutes, plus soaking
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Cod With Brown Butter and Pine Nuts
Noor Murad
780 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
780
15 minutes
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Easy
Fish Stuffed With Herbs, Walnuts and Pomegranate
Samin Nosrat, Hanif Sadr
462 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
462
45 minutes
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Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)
Samin Nosrat
104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
104
3½ hours, plus overnight soaking
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Kotlet (Meat, Potato and Onion Patties)
Farideh Sadeghin
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
1¼ hours
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Khoresh Karafs (Persian Celery Stew With Lamb)
Daniela Galarza
375 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
375
1 hour
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Pistachio Baklava
Melissa Clark, Karakoy Gulluoglu
708 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
708
2½ hours, plus cooling
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Stuffed Onions
Kay Chun
977 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
977
1½ hours
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Ferni (Iranian Rice Flour Pudding)
Naz Deravian, Fariba Nafissi
237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
237
20 minutes, plus an optional 3 hours’ chilling
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Easy
Khoresh Kadoo Halvaii (Butternut Squash Stew)
Naz Deravian
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
1 hour
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Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
516 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
516
10 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Dill Salmon
Naz Deravian
3725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,725
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating (optional)
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Persian Jeweled Rice
Harvey Araton, Nazli Parvizi
181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
181
1 hour 30 minutes
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Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)
Samin Nosrat
1338 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,338
2¾ hours, plus overnight soaking
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Khoresh-e Fesenjoon (Persian Chicken Stew With Pomegranate and Walnuts)
Samin Nosrat
852 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
852
3½ hours
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Kabab Koobideh
Farideh Sadeghin
147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
147
2¼ 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
1½ hours, plus soaking and 2 days’ chilling
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Borani-yeh Esfenaj (Spinach Yogurt Dip)
Naz Deravian
760 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
760
35 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling
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Khoresh Morgh Nardooni (Pomegranate Chicken Stew)
Naz Deravian
552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
552
1½ hours
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Mahi ba Somagh (Sumac Roasted Fish)
Naz Deravian
1177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,177
15 minutes
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Easy
Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves
David Tanis
45 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
45
1 hour 30 minutes
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Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Samin Nosrat
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
1½ hours
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Saffron Salmon Kababs
Naz Deravian
895 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
895
1 hour
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Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)
Samin Nosrat
557 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
557
20 minutes
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Easy
Pasta Tahdig
Samin Nosrat
1556 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,556
1 hour
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Khoresh Rivas (Savory Rhubarb and Bean Stew)
Naz Deravian
793 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
793
1½ hours
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Pistachio and Rose Water Semolina Cake
Yotam Ottolenghi, Helen Goh
488 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
488
2 hours, plus cooling
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Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb, Bean and Lamb Stew)
Samin Nosrat
662 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
662
4 hours
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Joojeh Kabab ba Holu (Saffron Chicken Kababs With Peaches)
Naz Deravian
800 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
800
40 minutes, plus 2 to 24 hours’ marinating
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Sabzi Polo (Persian Herbed Rice)
Melissa Clark, Naz Deravian
221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
221
1½ hours, plus 1 hour soaking
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Challaw (Cardamom and Cumin Basmati Rice)
Naz Deravian, Farida Ayubi, Durkhanai Ayubi
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
45 minutes, plus 1 hour soaking
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Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Naz Deravian
4219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,219
40 minutes
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Easy
Persian Tamarind Fish
Melissa Clark, Louisa Shafia
543 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
543
1 hour 15 minutes
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