a region that is now Iran has a very long history. Urban settelements existed in the country since at least 4000 BC, and, of course, most people have heard of the Persian Empire. country of Persia, officially changed its name to Iran in 1935 in the direction of then ruler, Reza Shah, but in 1953, Mohammad Reza Shah (Reza Shah's son) said that both names "Iran" and "Persia" to be acceptable.
Persian cuisine is known for his subtle and delicate blend of spices. You'll also find that the Persian recipes use a lot of interesting ingredients including apricots, artichokes, eggplant, lemons, limes, oranges, pistachios, spinach, saffron and tarragon.
All the traditional Persian dishes are served with tea ("chai"). Tea is the stuff they drank during the day, as well as breakfast, and before and after lunch and dinner. You should also watch out for side dishes ("mokhalafat"), which contains a variety of minors who are served with Persian meal, because they form an important part of the experience.
In addition, we often eat rice with Iranian dishes. Although rice can be prepared in various ways, the most famous "chelow", in which rice is parboiled, then drained and finally steamed. This results in a fluffy texture to the rice, with a golden crust on the bottom of the pot.
Persian Popular main dishes include:
* Chelo Kabab - This is probably the most famous Persian dishes. It is marinated lamb, cooked over a charcoal grill, and served with rice.
* Fesenjan - Fesenjan a stew of chicken or duck. Contains walnuts and pomegranate, and has a sweet and sour taste.
* Abgousht - This is a vegetable stew, and
.* Shirin Polo - Shirin Polo is traditionally eaten on an Iranian wedding. It is rice with slivered almonds, orange peel and pistachio nuts.
Some mokhalafat side plate can join Iranian dishes are:
* Naan - Persian unleavened bread
.* Panir - types of cheese, which resembles feta
.* Khiyarshur - Cucumbers
.* Torsh -. relishes
* Sabzi - Mixed herbs
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