Compared to other countries globally, Iran is considered a quite special country right from its name. Iran, also commonly known as Persia, refers to the same place. Today, people use “Iran” for the country and “Persia” or “Persian” for culture.
The Iranians are also known for their excellent chefs and culinary diversity. If you are in a group of people who love to try traditional dishes or local dishes when traveling to a new destination, Iran will be an incredible option for you. Here is a list of 10 best Iranian cookbooks that you can try and serve authentic Persian dishes on your table.
Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies
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“Beautiful authentic Persian home cooking, with some new ideas for preparing some foods. For example, baking cukoo instead of frying it.”- NavLondon
Redesigned for today’s generation of chefs and culinary enthusiasts, this book provides you with a treasure trove of amazing recipes and rich cultural experiences.
“Food of Life” includes 330 classic Iranian recipes as well as an introduction to Persian history, art, and culture. Besides, hundreds of colorful photos are also interwoven to clarify and enrich the author’s description.
About the author: Najmieh Batmanglij has been hailed by The Washington Post as “the master of Persian cuisine”. She was born in Iran and has spent the past 30 years cooking, tailoring authentic Persian recipes to the West’s taste and techniques, and traveling.
“The Book of Cooking on the Silk Road: Her Vegetarian Journey” was voted “One of the 10 Best Vegetarian CookBooks of the Year” by A Vegetarian Journey. Moreover, her “From Persia to Napa: Wine at the Persian Table” book won the Gourmand Cookbook Award for the best wine history book in 2007.
This article will present two of her other cookbooks, “Joon: Persian Cooking Made Simple” and “Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes and Kitchen Secrets”.
Joon: Persian Cooking Made Simple
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“It’s great to get a quicker cooking version of the food”- Amanda Tulloch
75 Persian recipes will be simplified in this book. You will find dishes that only require a pot and less than an hour of cooking time while retaining Iran’s authentic taste.
The author guides the selection of the right ingredients and provides some essential tools and techniques so that you can easily prepare authentic Persian dishes at home. A photo of the finished dish accompanies each recipe in the book.
Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes and Kitchen Secrets
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“The book is created with perfection.”-AR
This book demonstrates the trademark of Iran cuisine: slow cooking, special cooking technic, and the use of fresh ingredients.” Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes and Kitchen Secrets” contains lots of exciting recipes with easy-to-follow and step-by-step instructions that will satisfy you and your family members.
From a Persian Kitchen: Fresh Discoveries in Iranian Cooking
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“Wow! I love this cookbook – the recipes are clear, easy to make (once you have the right ingredients), delicious and fun…I made four different things so far – three excellent and one interesting …terrific!!!!”- N. Shane
In this book, the author will emphasize using fresh herbs, seasonal ingredients, and fragrant spices. These unique tutorials on quintessential Persian cooking will help create a range of intriguing recipes that are now accessible to chefs of all levels.
This lavishly-illustrated cookbook shares delicious recipes for any occasion. With over 100 recipes like Beetroot Pahti, Apple Khoresh, and Biryani, this will be essential for expanding their cultural and culinary horizons.
About the author: Jila Dana-Haeri is a Persian culinary specialist and a medical doctor specializing in clinical pharmacology. She has a particular interest in nutrition, which is evident in her recipes.
Jila was born and raised in Iran and currently lived in the English countryside. She is also the author of the New Persian Cooking.
Taste of Persia: A Cook’s Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan
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“Beautiful photographs and excellent accounts, and interesting recipes”- E. N. Anderson
You will find over 125 recipes framed with pictures and stories about people and places. The author will also introduce us to a culinary paradise with ancient legends and ruins.
This book will appeal to tourists, chefs, and anyone yearning for a wider world’s culinary experience by its multitude of fascinating culinary histories and traditions.
About the author: Naomi Duguid is a teacher, photographer, writer, cook, and world traveler. She owns many award-winning cookbooks, such as:
- Burma
- Flatbreads & Flavors: A Baker’s Atlas
- Seductions of Rice
- Hot Sour Salty Sweet
Authentic Iran: Modern Presentation of Ancient Recipes
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“This is a great cookbook! It shines a light on the unique Persian culture along with it’s mouth-watering dishes! Overall, this book is a must-have in every kitchen.”- Maysam Watandoost
In the book “Authentic Iran: Modern Presentation of Ancient Recipes”, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with Iranian cuisine and culture through more than 100 of their most exciting recipes. Besides, the unique cooking techniques and the combination of ingredients are also essential to make it easier for you to succeed in every dish.
About the author: Soraya Vatandoust was born in Tehran, Iran, and had the opportunity to travel to many other countries worldwide, where she studied, worked, and developed all cooking skills.
She is a designer, a cook, and an expert in Persian and Middle Eastern cuisines. A graphic designer with an intense passion for cooking instructs her to incorporate artistic and culinary skills to become a cook.
Persian Cooking: for beginners – Persian Basic Recipes Cookbook – Iranian Food (Persian Food – Iranian Cuisine – Middle Eastern Cooking)
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“The book was excellently written”- Daniel Webb
Persian or Iranian cuisine is mainly made up of herbs, vegetables, and rice together with meat, lamb, chicken, or fish. The regular use of fresh green vegetables or herbs in Iranian food has made them a healthy choice for most households around the world.
Most of these delicious and nutritious foods include:
- Fesenjan (Especially duck and goose meat and pomegranates paste, and birds with nuts)
- Kabab (rice with meat, a Persian Kabab)
- Broth (lamb mixed with spice, beans, and potatoes)
- Stuffed Dolme (fresh grape leaves stuffed with ground beef and herbs) and a variety of vegetable stews
The books are short, focused, and designed for busy people looking to improve their lives and homes.
About the author: Clara Taylor Publishing was established in 2014 with the main areas of expertise:
- Recipes from all over the World
- Lifestyle
- Diets
- Home Improvement
The Saffron Tales: Recipes from the Persian Kitchen
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“Beautiful cookbook and interesting glimpse into the Iranian culture”- Sarah Butler
This book reflects memories of traveling across Iran in search of the author’s best Persian recipes.
All Yasmin’s recipes can be easily imitated and followed, from the inimitable fesenjoon (chicken with walnuts and pomegranates) to ghalyieh maygoo (shrimp, coriander, and tamarind stew) and kofte berenji (lamb meatballs stuffed with prunes and barberries). In addition, she also offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including domaj (mixed flatbread, herb, and feta salad) and tahcheen (baked saffron and eggplant rice), as well as sumptuous desserts such as sour cherry and dark chocolate cookies and rose and almond cake.
Notably, stunning photos from every corner of Iran and stunning recipe images, this sumptuous book makes you feel more in love with the land, life, taste, and food of an enigmatic and beautiful country.
About the author: Yasmin Khan is a writer and a cook from London, who likes to share everyone’s stories via food.
Yasmin is also known as a Food52 columnist. She has articles published in the Independent, the Guardian, the Observer, the New Statesman, the Telegraph, Jamie Magazine, Saveur, Sainsbury’s magazine, Roads and Kingdoms, AFAR, and Stylist amongst others. She was also a public speaker for 15 years, having hundreds of expert talks across the globe.
The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook: 100 Simple Recipes for Beloved Persian Food Favorites
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“This book is simply amazing. Collecting several main signatures dishes from Iran and simplified recipes.”- Shakiba
This enchanting easy cookbook will bring the delicious, mystical quintessence of Persia to your table. Even if you are a beginner and have no cooking experience, you can still succeed with the Persian-style dishes in this book because the author provides step-by-step instructions that make it easy to create classic Persian-style mainstays in your own home.
One hundred recipes in the book are specially designed by the author to make cooking fun and stress-free for beginners. Besides, you will also be provided with helpful instructions for preparing necessary Persian ingredients, practical grocery shopping recommendations, tried-and-true tips, and tricks, etc.
About the author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati is the author, recipe developer, and photographer behind the blog Unicorns in the Kitchen. At Unicorns in the Kitchen, she writes about all kinds of food, from comfort dishes, cookies to traditional Persian favorites.
Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories
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“The combination of fabulous recipes, gorgeous photography, and the author’s endearing descriptions of varied culinary and life experiences are really a joy to read.”- L Shannon
“Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories” is a colorful picture of Persian meals, with over 100 recipes interspersed with famous essays by the author exploring the idea of home. In these 100+ recipes, you will learn Persian dishes from a global perspective, at home in an American kitchen.
About the author: Naz Deravian is a writer and actor born in Iran but raised in Italy and Canada. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.
She won an award behind the food blog Bottom of the Pot and the 2015 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Award for the best culinary blog. Furthermore, Naz has twice been nominated in several categories for the Saveur Food Blog Awards and has been profiled in Sunset magazine, The New York Times, and Condé Nast Traveler.
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