English–Persian List of Ingredients

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By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

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