Advertisement
Persian–English List of Ingredients
Appears in
Published 2011
| Ab-ghureh | Verjuice (unripe grape juice) |
| Ablimu | Lime or lemon juice |
| Adas | Lentil |
| Advieh | Persian mixture of ground spices |
| Aeklil-e kuhi | Rosemary |
| Ajil | A mixture of nuts, dried fruits, and seeds |
| Albalu | Sour cherry |
| Alu | Prune |
| Alu zard | Golden plum |
| Anar | Pomegranate |
| Anbeh | Mango |
| Anjir | Fig |
| Annab | Jujube |
| Ard-e javaneh-ye gandom (sahan) | Malt wheat or Wheat sprout flour |
| Ardeh | Roasted sesame paste |
| Arzan | Millet |
| Avishan/puneh-ye kuhi | Oregano |
| Avishan/az0rbeh | Thyme |
| Azgil | Medlar |
| Badam | Almond |
| Baderang | Bergamot |
| Badian | Anise |
| Badian-e khatai | Star anise |
| Bahar narenj | Orange blossom |
| Balaghuti (shahi) | Watercress |
| Bamieh | Okra |
| Baqali | Green fava bean or lima bean |
| Baqala or baqali | Fava bean |
| Baqali-e zard | Yellow fava bean |
| Barg-e bu | Bay leaf |
| Barhang | Allium |
| Beh | Quince |
| Beh-e japoni | Japanese quince |
| Behlimu | Lemon verbena |
| Berenj | Rice |
| Bidmeshk | Musk willow |
| Bumadaran | Yarrow |
| Cha’i | Tea |
| Chavdar | Rye |
| Daneh-ye khashkhash | Poppy seed |
| Darchin | Cinnamon |
| Dugh | A yogurt drink with mint |
| Fandogh | Hazelnut |
| Felfel-e bahareh | Allspice |
| Gard-e nan | Baking powder |
| Garmak | Cantaloupe |
| Gavar, kavar, or kabar, or golak | Capers |
| Gerdu | Walnut |
| Ghureh | Unripe grapes |
| Gilas | Cherry |
| Gishniz | Cilantro weed, also coriander seeds |
| Gojeh sabz | Baby green plum |
| Gol gab zabun | Borage |
| Golab | Rose water |
| Golabi | Pear |
| Gole-e sorkh | Rose petals |
| Golpar | Persian Hogweed |
| Hel | Cardamom |
| Hulu | Peach |
| Ja’fary | Parsley |
| Jow | Barley |
| Jow-e dosar | Oat |
| Jowz-e hendi | Nutmeg |
| Jush-e shirin | Baking soda |
| Kakuti | Wild thyme |
| Kalam | Cabbage |
| Kangar | Cardoon |
| Karafs | Celery |
| Karafs-e kuhi | Wild celery |
| Kari | Curry powder |
| Kashk | Dried buttermilk |
| Kasni | Chicory |
| Kavar, kabar | Capers |
| Keshmesh | Raisin |
| Khalal-e-badam | Almond slivers |
| Khalal-e-pesteh | Pistachio slivers |
| Khardal | Mustard |
| Khiar | Cucumber |
| Kholfeh | Purslane |
| Khorma | Date |
| Khormalu | Persimmon |
| Konjed | Sesame |
| Labu | Steamed red beets |
| Lapeh | Yellow split pea |
| Limu-omani | Dried Persian lime |
| Lubia chiti | Pinto bean |
| Lubia qermez | Kidney bean |
| Maash | Mung bean |
| Marchoubeh | Asparagus |
| Maryam goli | Sage |
| Marzangush | Marjoram |
| Marzeh | Summer savory |
| Mey | Wine |
| Meygu | Shrimp |
| Mikhak | Clove |
| Miveh | Fruit |
| Musir | Persian shallot |
| Nabat | Sugar crystals |
| Nan | Bread |
| Na’na | Mint |
| Nardun | Dried pomegranate arils |
| Narengi | Tangerine |
| Narenj | Bitter orange |
| Noghl | Sugar-coated almonds |
| Nokhod | Chickpea |
| Osh | Hearty soup |
| Panir | Persian cheese, like feta |
| Pesteh | Pistachio |
| Piaz | Onion |
| Piazcheh | Spring onion, or scallions |
| Porteghal | Orange |
| Pust-e porteqal | Orange peel |
| Qeymeh | Small, ½-inch cubes of meat, sautéed and seasoned |
| Qeysi | Dried apricot |
| Qormeh | 1-inch chunks of meat, sautéed and seasoned |
| Razianeh | Fennel |
| Reshteh | Noodle |
| Reyhan | Basil |
| Rivas | Rhubarb |
| Rob-e anar | Pomegranate molasses |
| Rob-e narenj | Bitter orange molasses |
| Roghan-e karchak | Caster oil |
| Roghan-e zeytun | Olive oil |
| Sabzeh | Sprouts |
| Sahlab | Powdered orchid root |
| Samanu | Wheat sprout pudding |
| Sekanjebin | Vinegar syrup |
| Senjed | Chinese or wild olive |
| Serkeh | Vinegar |
| Shabdar | Clover |
| Shagayegh | Poppy |
| Shah balut | Chestnut |
| Shahdaneh | Hemp seed |
| Shalgham | Turnip |
| Shamdani-e mo’atar | Rose geranium |
| Shanbalileh | Fenugreek |
| Shireh-e angur | Grape molasses |
| Shirin bayan | Licorice |
| Shirinak | Le mache (lettuce) |
| Shivid | Dill |
| Siah daneh | Nigella seed |
| Sib | Apple |
| Sibzamini | Potato |
| Sir | Garlic |
| Sirab shirdun | Tripe |
| Sobus-e gandom | Wheat bran |
| Somaq | Sumac |
| Sombolative | Valerian |
| Sussan anbar | Peppermint |
| Tamr-e hendi | Tamarind |
| Tareh | Chives |
| Tareh farangi | Leek |
| Tarkhineh | Bulgur and yogurt patties |
| Tarkhun | Tarragon |
| Tartizak | Garden cress |
| Taruneh | Heart of palm |
| Torobcheh | Radish |
| Torshak | Sorrel |
| Torshi | Persian pickles |
| Tusorkh | Grapefruit |
| Tut | Mulberry |
| Valak | Wild leek |
| Vanil | Vanilla |
| Yas | Jasmine |
| Yonjeh | Alfalfa |
| Zaban | Tongue |
| Zaban-e madar shohar | Cactus |
| Za’feran | Saffron |
| Zanbagh | Iris |
| Zanjebil | Ginger |
| Zardchubeh | Turmeric |
| Zereshk | Barberries |
| Zireh-ye kuhi | Ajuwan |
| Zireh-ye sabz | Cumin |
| Zireh-ye siah | Caraway seeds |
| Zofa | Hysoppe |