![]() Limes and lemons, mixed pickles and soft drinks with some dishes are a must, however a healthier drink called Dough ‘دوغ’, which is a yoghurt based drink that can also be carbonated, is also a favourite amongst nutritionists. There is also another famous appetizer or side dish called Mast o Mosir ‘ماست و موسیر’, which is made of thick yogurt (equivalent to Greek yogurt) and dried Persian shallots soaked in the yogurt for 2-3 days before serving. Salad Shirazi ‘سالاد شیرازی’ is definitely the favourite of the country. Also, Persians like having salads as appetizers or as a side dish with their food. These herbs are always accompanied with walnut and Persian feta cheese, and sometimes freshly baked flat bread. For instance, Persians love consuming fresh herbs called Sabzi Khordan ‘سبزی خوردن’ which contains herbs like mint ‘نعناع’, basil ‘ریحان’, radish ‘تربچه’, parsley ‘جعفری’ leaves amongst others. ![]() However, there are some desserts and appetizers that are almost the same in every household. Persian eating habits also differ from city to city. But the quantity and the way these spices are used in each city differs considerably. Turmeric, dried lime, mixed spices, rose water, and black pepper are the favourites among chefs and housewives. However, there are some spices that are common in almost every Persian dish, for instance Saffron is a famous ingredient that has a special place in Persian kitchens. The food of the northern cities of Iran are mostly sweet, filled with fresh herbs and fruits like pomegranate and cherries, while in the south the foods are much more spicy and sour. For instance, even though cities adjoining both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf are close to the seas, but because of the temperature differences between the north and the south, their eating habits are different. The counties at the shore of the two seas, as well as different cities depending on their geographical location, cultures and traditions, and natural resources have enjoyed different cuisines. Iran (or as it is also known as Persia) is a vast country, stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf and as such it is a country that enjoys all four seasons due to its geographic area.
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