Khuzestan province foods

The local cuisine of Khuzestan includes a wide range of famous dishes such as falafel and samosa and seafood to the lesser-known dishes of beet hamis and garlic beans.

Khuzestan province has a high ethnic diversity. It causes that in addition to the existence of special customs and culture in each region, there is also a variety of food in the diet of the native people, which originates from these cultures. Ahwaz cuisine is usually hot and spicy. Its flagship dishes are seafood such as fish roe and shrimp roe, which are cooked and served in different ways. These foods are grilled or served with rice.

Local herbs and vegetables such as coriander and fenugreek, Indian stamps, chickpeas and pomegranate paste can be found in most of the foods Ahwaz. Chickpeas are used in many dishes because they contain fiber and regulate the digestive system and regulate blood circulation. Also, due to its abundant protein, it can be a suitable substitute for meat. It is also a good choice for vegetarians or people who want to use less meat.

You can’t talk about southern food without mentioning the famous samosa and falafel of Ahwaz. These foods are popular in most cities in the south of the country. They are spicy and appetizing foods that you can taste in Ahwaz. In addition, traces of Indian and Arabic spicy foods can be seen in different regions of Khuzestan. Do not miss this article to have a delicious trip to the traditional and delicious foods of Ahwaz.

Ghelie Mahi

One of the most popular stews of Ahwaz is Ghelie Mahi. This delicious food is mostly cooked in the southern provinces of the country. It is a skillful combination of boneless fish and aromatic vegetables. Ghelie is referred to the vegetables like coriander and fenugreek.
It is famous for its sour taste of Indian stamp and its pleasant aroma. This stew is very low fat and healthy and you can easily prepare it for your parties. If you go to grocery, you can get special spices for this food.

This dish is a kind of stew and served with rice. In this dish, fish such as lionfish, ewe fish, or sandfish are used. Fish is used together with pomegranate paste, spices, oil, garlic, vegetables and etc.

Falafel

Falafel is one of the most attractive and popular Middle Eastern dishes. Fried and roasted meatballs that southerners are very skilled at cooking. In general, falafel is one of the most popular dishes in the south of our country especially Ahwaz, which have many fans with their spicy taste.

One of the charms of falafel is its crispy and roasted texture. However, the ingredients inside are tender and soft.
The ingredients of this dish are chickpeas with special spices, which are combined and made into balls and finally fried in oil. The falafel of Ahwaz has the same ingredients but local people add potato to the ingredients as well.

Delicious falafel is made by chickpeas, onion, garlic, tomato, potato, curry spice, turmeric, salt and pepper.

Arde Polo

One of the different foods in the city of Ahwaz, which is very nutritious, is the Khuzestan Arde Polo. It is so yummy and has a warm taste. Arde Polo is also known as Ash Arde. You might think it is a type of soup or Ash. But Ash Arde or Arde Polo is a food that is prepared by the combination of tahini, mung beans and rice. It is actually a type of mixed rice with mentioned ingredients.

This Iranian winter food prevents the body from getting cold because of its warm nature and delicious taste. It has many properties due to the presence of tahini or Arde.

Ingredients of this tasty dish are rice, mung bean, dark colored tahini and salt.

Khoreshte Bamie

Khoreshte Bamie or Okra stew is one of the authentic Iranian dishes and it is a popular food in Ahwaz. It is considered one of the traditional stews of the southern provinces of the country. This delicious stew is prepared with various recipes. You can prepare it with red meat, chicken or even vegan according to your taste.

Okra stew is very similar to eggplant stew and all the ingredients used in them are completely similar and identical. Only instead of eggplant in this stew, okra is used.

Samosa

Another spicy and very popular delicacy from Ahwaz is Sambose or Samosa. It is famous like falafel in all the cities of Iran. The samosa is prepared quickly and immediately. Its spicy and peppery taste has its own fans. Different ingredients are used in preparing samosas with different tastes.

Potatoes, onion, Lavash bread, oil, turmeric, salt, pepper and chopped parsley are the ingredients. Local people make a paste with all ingredients and wrap the paste in Lavash bread and then fry it in oil.