Iranian New Year Feast By Mandana Karimi | Iranian Food Recipe | Full Course Meal

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

dried barberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Cranberries add tartness, while raisins are readily available.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is nutritious, while white rice is more economical.

Boil water in a pot.

Add soaked basmati rice to boiling water and cook for a couple of minutes.

Add chopped parsley, dill, coriander, and spring onion to the rice and mix.

Drain excess water from the rice and return it to the pan.

Add butter to the rice and steam for 3-4 minutes.

Prepare saffron with hot water and add a pinch to the rice for color.

Marinate fish fillets with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and saffron for 4-5 minutes.

Mix greens (parsley, dill, coriander, spring onion) with 3 eggs, using only one yolk.

Add spices (salt, black pepper, saffron) to the egg mixture and mix well.

Heat oil in a pan and pour in the egg and greens mixture, flattening it out.

Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until crispy.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and cook the marinated fish until golden on both sides.

Prepare a salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, dry mint, lemon juice, and olive oil, mixing well.

Make a yogurt dip with cucumber, dry mint, and salt, mixing until ready.

Plate the saffron rice, placing the fish on top and garnishing with lemon, pomegranate, and rose petals.

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