Without a doubt, Chelo kabab (also spelled challow kebab) is one of the most famous dishes in Iran. This delicious dish is a combination of steamed saffron rice with meat kebab. Its history goes back to the 18th century and it originated from the northern part of Iran.
Chelo Kebab Koobideh is certainly one of the most popular and famous Iranian kebabs. The word koobideh in Farsi means shredded or grinded. This kebab, is prepared by combining two types of meat lamb and beef mixed with onions and spices. It is one of the popular Iranian dishes at parties and weddings. The special spice of this dish at the time of serving is sumac, which gives it a special sour taste.
There are different types of koobideh kebabs, they include: saffron kebabs, meat shredded kebabs, chicken shredded kebabs and Negin kebab.
The world “Barg” in Farsi means leaf. The Barg Kebabs are prepared with beef marinated in onion, butter and saffron. This type of kebab is pounded on a flat surface with a special tool after skewering. After it is slightly flattened, it is grilled on charcoal.
For this reason, the shape of this kebab is different from other types of Iranian kebabs. Due to the taste of butter and saffron, the pleasure of eating saffron leaf kebabs is doubled.
Shishlik is made from lamb or beef ribs marinated with saffron, yogurt, lemon juice, oil and spices. This type of kebab is very tasty and delicious and has many fans. Shishlik, or Rib Kebab, is one of the most popular and luxurious foods in Iran that is usually eaten by hand because of its bones.
Bonab is the name of a city in Iran. Bonab kebab is the same as koobideh kebab. But the only difference between the two is the size of the skeins. The size of Bonab kebab skewers is larger than the koobideh kebab, and for this reason, the Bonab kebab is larger and twice the size of a regular kooobideh kebab.
Bonab Kebab was a royal dish during the Qajar period, which is now known as a local and traditional food of the people of Bonab. As you enter the city of Bonab, what catches your eye at first glance is the large number of barbecues in the city. You can rarely find a fast food or modern dining restaurant to order anything but kebabs.
Sour kebab is a local and delicious dish of Gilan province in the north of Iran.
This type of kebab is prepared from lamb or beef marinated with sour orange paste (or pomegranate paste), fragrant vegetables, ground walnut, garlic and onion. Sour kebabs are not only cooked in all parts of the north but also in other parts of Iran and are one of the most popular dishes of the general public. But because of the local vegetables that are used when cooking, it is served in a variety of styles and flavors.
Bakhtiari kebab is prepared with skewers of chicken fillet and lamb fillets. Saffron, capsicums, onions, lemon juice and black pepper are used to give this type of kebab its desired taste. Of course, preparing this type of kebab has a longer time process than other types of Iranian kebabs. For the perfect result, it usually takes 12 hours for the pieces of meat and chicken mixed with the ingredients to be refrigerated.
Chenjeh Kebab is one of the popular kebabs in Iran. Most people prefer to go to the restaurant to eat this dish. This kebab is made from boneless lamb marinated with peppers, lemon juice and olive oil. Chenjeh kebab is served with grilled tomatoes and saffron rice.
Many may do not consider chicken as a kabab! However, this food also has its own fans and is a better choice for daily consumption of meat dishes. Chicken kebab is prepared in two types, with bones or boneless marinated in salt, pepper, onions, olive oil, saffron and spices.
This dish is usually served in the north and south of Iran. Due to its closeness to the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea. The fish is usually marinated in spices and garlic and cooked on charcoal.
Kebab is commonly drunk with Dough, which is a traditional Iranian drink. However, some like it with soda or water.
Many order Sabzi Khordan (vegetables especially basil), yoghurt, salad, lemon, pepper, onion and olive with their meal too.