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A Holiday in Iran Persian foods

A Holiday in Iran Persian foods. Falisha Kurji & Mahima Kathiria Pd. 13. Nawroz: The Persian New Year. Nawroz means “new day” in Persian Nawroz is a holiday that’s over 3,000 years old and can be dated back to Zoroastrian times.

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A Holiday in Iran Persian foods

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  1. A Holiday in IranPersian foods Falisha Kurji & Mahima Kathiria Pd. 13

  2. Nawroz: The Persian New Year • Nawroz means “new day” in Persian • Nawroz is a holiday that’s over 3,000 years old and can be dated back to Zoroastrian times. • The New Year is usually held on the Spring Equinox around March 21st every year to celebrate rebirth and a new beginning. It’s celebrated by people in Iran and South Asia. • The festival usually lasts from March 18-24th • In Iran, it’s the biggest festival of the year. Bonfires are lit in the streets, houses are repainted, new clothes are purchased, hair is cut, and friendships are renewed to have a good start to the new year.

  3. “The Seven S’s” • Each home lays out an array of foods or the haft sin: • Sabzeh- sprouted wheat for rebirth • Sir- garlic for health • Samanu- a dense syrup for strength • Somaq-sumac seeds for the sunrise and light • Senjid- wild lotus tree fruit for love • Sib- an apple for beauty • Serkeh- vinegar for age and patience • Also on the table are symbolic decorations like decorated eggs for fertility, books for wisdom, goldfish in a bowl for good luck, sweets for hospitality, and blooming flowers for love.

  4. Nawroz Foods • Sabzeh polow ba mahi is anherbed rice with fish and scallops and it’s usually the main dish for the first night of Nowroz.

  5. Nawroz Foods • Kuku-ye sebzeh is anherb omelet made with greens similar to the Italian frittatta. The amount of herbs exceeds the egg omelet flavor so it has a distinct taste. Kuku-ye sebzeh is often served with bread, rice, or yogurt.

  6. Nawroz Foods • Dolma • Stuffed Grape Leaves • A gourmet dish, chosen by the Persians to done on during Nawroz (New Year). • It contains meat, rice, and spices wrapped up in cabbage leaves or vines.

  7. Nawroz Foods • Baklava • A thin crusted desert filled with filo dough. • It is eaten throughout the Middle east and Mediterranean. • Baklava can be made with various versatile ingredients for example nuts and honey.

  8. Thanks for listening!

  9. Picture Bibliography • turmericsaffron.blogspot.com • mypersiankitchen.com • http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-your-own-dolmas-94990 • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baklava

  10. Information Bibliography • http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-your-own-dolmas-94990 • http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baklava/ • http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2010/03/a-persian-new-year-feast-from-herbs-to-eggs/37904/ • http://www.unz.org/Pub/AtlanticWeb-2010mar-01080

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