LiT Team
The 9 Best Persian Cookbooks in English
The Persian cookbooks worth owning, from the classics to weeknight favourites.
Halva-ye Umaj: Tabriz-Style Saffron Halva
Halva-ye umaj, the Tabriz halva made from flour rubbed into crumbs with milk, then fried and soaked in saffron and rose water syrup.
Anar Polo ba Morgh: Qazvin Pomegranate Rice with Chicken
Qazvin-style anar polo: saffron rice layered with chicken, fresh coriander and pomegranate seeds, topped with pistachios and almonds.
Haleem with Bulgur: A Quicker Iranian Winter Breakfast
Iranian haleem made with coarse bulgur, so the classic wheat and meat breakfast is ready in an afternoon.
Khoresh Lubia Sabz ba Sabzi: Green Bean Stew with Herbs and Sour Grapes
A green version of the Persian green bean stew, with parsley, mint, slow-cooked meat and sour grapes in place of tomato paste.
Overland to Tehran Through Turkmenistan: Ashgabat, Sarakhs and Mashhad
How to reach Tehran overland from Turkmenistan in 2026: the Turkmen visa, flights to Ashgabat, the Sarakhs and Artyk crossings and the route via…
When Will Flights to Tehran Return? The Latest Restart Dates (November 2026)
Which airlines plan to restart flights to Tehran, and when: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, flydubai and more, checked November 2026.
Overland to Tehran Through Turkey: Fly to Van or Ağrı and Cross by Road
How to reach Tehran overland from Turkey in 2026: fly to Van or Ağrı, cross at Kapıköy or Gürbulak and continue via Tabriz.
Overland to Tehran Through Armenia: Yerevan, Agarak and the Road South
How to reach Tehran overland from Armenia in 2026: fly to Yerevan, drive south to the Agarak crossing and continue via Tabriz.
Tehran in Winter: Snow, Skiing and the Best Things to Do
Skiing an hour from the city, snow on the mountain paths and Yalda Night celebrations: how to make the most of Tehran in winter.
