70-Year-Old Restaurant Makes Legendary Iranian Street Food | In Iran

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and health benefits at a lower cost.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides protein and creaminess with fewer calories.

pomegranate

🥗Healthier: cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Cranberries add tartness while raisins are more budget-friendly.

Prepare the rice by rinsing it under cold water until the water runs clear.

Cook the rice in boiling salted water until tender.

Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, turmeric, and spices.

Skewer the marinated chicken onto metal skewers.

Grill the chicken skewers until cooked through.

Slice the tomatoes and onions for grilling alongside the kebabs.

Grill the tomatoes and onions until charred and softened.

Warm the Taftoon bread on the grill for a minute on each side.

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