Ghormeh Sabzi

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Ghormeh Sabzi

Chelo Ghormeh Sabzi is one of the most famous and beloved traditional Iranian dishes, prepared all across the country and also served at Reezhan Restaurant. It holds a special place on nearly every Iranian dining table. This stew has deep roots in Iranian culinary culture, with some sources tracing its history back hundreds of years. Ghormeh Sabzi is so iconic that it’s often referred to as “the national dish of Iran.” It is commonly cooked for family gatherings, special occasions, and even religious offerings (nazri), and is highly popular due to its unique flavor and delightful aroma.

The main ingredients of Chelo Ghormeh Sabzi include aromatic herbs (such as chives, parsley, coriander, fenugreek, and sometimes spinach), red meat (usually lamb or beef), red kidney beans or pinto beans, dried Persian limes (limoo amani), onions, and spices. The herbs are finely chopped and sautéed, a process that contributes to the stew’s distinct flavor. Dried limes give the dish a tangy, slightly sour note, balancing the rich and aromatic taste of the meat. In the best tourist restaurants in Rasht, Ghormeh Sabzi is typically served with plain Persian rice (chelo). It requires long, slow cooking over low heat for the flavors to fully blend and deepen.