Roasts + Kababs

In this section, you’ll find a recipe for roast leg of lamb that is infused with pomegranate and cumin. Cooked to perfection, it will just fall off the bone—the way Iranians like their lamb.

Everyone should be able to cook a simple, juicy roast chicken, and I’ve included a recipe for it here, using a turmeric spice rub to enhance the flavors of the meat. Besides chicken kababs, which are delicious—especially if you use Cornish hens—I couldn’t resist giving you an Iranian variation on “fried chicken” that’s actually cooked in the oven.