If you’re one of those people who loves adding sour flavors to your meals, you’ve probably heard or heard of “Persian pickles” or “Torshi.” Persian pickle is an attractive combination of fresh fruits and vegetables mixed with unique vinegar and spices to create a pleasant and appetizing taste.
These pickles, which date back to ancient times, were initially used as a way to preserve products, and since then, they have become one of the main foods on Iranian tables, especially in the cold months.
In Iran, the variety of pickles is very large, so each region has its taste and serves it with special dishes. For example, pickled garlic is eaten all over Iran, marinated pickles are often served with seafood and rice, and spicy pickled pickles are common in the southern regions of the country.
This article will introduce you to the best and most popular Iranian pickles, their origin, and their unique health benefits.
Best Iranian Torshi Table
| Rank | Pickle Name | Description | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Torshi | Pickled garlic, served with any food, aids digestion and has various health benefits | Iran-wide |
| 2 | Torshi Haft Bijar | Made from seven fruits, spices, and vegetables, good for digestion | Iran-wide |
| 3 | Torshi Liteh | The mix of finely chopped vegetables served with fish and various rice dishes | Iran-wide |
| 4 | Torshi Bandari | Spicy pickle with tomatoes and red peppers served with salad olivieh | Southern Iran |
| 5 | Torshi Albaloo | Sour cherry pickle, delicious and full of vitamins | Iran-wide |
| 6 | Torshi Anbeh | Mango pickle, unique and expensive, popular in Iran, Pakistan, and India | Southern Iran |
| 7 | Torshi Naz Khatoon | Grilled eggplant and roasted vegetable pickle, served with northern foods | Northern Iran |
| 8 | Torshi Bamieh | Okra pickles contain protein, and antioxidants, and help digestion | Southern Iran |
| 9 | Torshi Kalam Ghermez | A colorful Iranian pickle that is rich in antioxidants and vitamin K due to the presence of red cabbage and is suitable for improving the digestive system and heart function. | Iran-wide |
9. Torshi Klalam Ghermez_ Persian Red Cabbage Pickles
Red cabbage pickle or Torshi Kalam Ghermez is a delicious and very colorful pickle. The sour taste of grape vinegar is combined with red or purple cabbage, forming a beautiful red pickle.
This pickle is also used alongside Iranian kebabs and various types of pilaf.
Due to its beautiful color, this pickle is also used in restaurants to garnish food.
8. Torshi Bamieh_Persian Okra Pickles
Torshi bamieh or Okra pickle is a pickle from Khuzestan province in the south of Iran. It is prepared from the combination of okra with vinegar, vegetables, and garlic. Sometimes, tamarind is also used.
This pickle also has a spicy taste and is excellent for those who like spicy food.
Due to the presence of okra, this pickle contains a lot of protein.
Another property of okra is that it is an antioxidant and helps digestion. This plant reduces blood fat by regulating the body’s metabolism. It is also perfect for preventing obesity.
7. Torshi Naz Khatoon
Naz Khatoon is a delicious Persian pickle from Mazandaran in northern Iran. Mazandaran is a city of delicious and traditional foods, and this pickle also comes from this city. The combination of grilled eggplant and roasted vegetables provides a wonderful taste.
The aroma of grilled eggplant alone makes this pickle taste great. This pickle is served with northern foods such as Baghali Ghatogh and Joojeh torsh.
6. Torshi Anbeh _Mango pickles
Torshi Anbeh, or Mango pickle, is one of Iran’s most expensive and special pickles. Apart from Iran, pickled mango is also very popular in Pakistan and India.
This is one of those pickles from the south of Iran that few people have had the experience of tasting due to the scarcity and high cost of mangoes in Iran.
But about the taste of this pickle, I can say that your life is divided into two parts, one before eating and one after eating the mango pickle. It is wonderful and unique; be sure to try it.
5. Torshi Albaloo- Sour cherry pickles
It is one of the most different and best Persian pickles. In addition, it is delicious and full of vitamins and has many benefits for the human body. I tried Torshi Albaloo for the first time with macaroni(Persian pasta), which tasted wonderful.
A very excellent pickle that is prepared in the summer season. It is due to the presence of fresh sour cherries in this season. Maybe this pickle is less known worldwide, but you must try it once to feel its great taste.
4. Torshi Bandari
Torshi bandari is usually prepared and served in south Iran and is very famous as a Persian pickle for spicy tastes. It is almost similar to Haft Bijar pickle, but tomatoes and red peppers are used in this product.
I had tried this spicy pickle for the first time with Olivier Salad. You may not believe it, but the combination of these two turned out to be excellent, and from now on, I decided to use it with most of the foods. If you like spicy food like me, I recommend this pickle.
3. Torshi Liteh_Persian Mix Vegetables Pickle
Torshi liteh is one of the Persian Torshi prepared from a combination of different vegetables, with the difference that the vegetables are finely chopped.
These vegetables are usually chopped with a food processor, and it is very easy to eat this pickle.
Liteh pickle is one of my favorite Iranian pickles. It is served with Abgoosht, Dami gojeh, and Sabzi polo ba mahi.
2. Torshi Haft Bijar
One of the best-selling pickles in Iran is Haft Bijar pickle. This pickle is prepared from seven fruits, spices, and vegetables. In the preparation method, I posted on my website, you can make and enjoy this delicious pickle in less than 24 hours.
This pickle is excellent for digestion due to the presence of various vegetables. It is also suitable for most tastes because it is prepared from fresh and delicious fruits. This pickle is often used with foods such as Dampokhtak and Loobia polo.
1. Sir Torshi Irani_Iranian pickled Garlic
Sir torshi, I think it is one of the best and most characteristic Persian torshi. The only pickle that can be eaten with any food and is very delicious. Contrary to what you think about bad breath from eating garlic, pickled garlic is not like that.
Pickled garlic has many benefits for the human body. Such as vitamins, removing toxins from the fatty liver, making blood, and purifying the blood.
It is appetizing and helps to digest heavy foods and increase the speed of food digestion.
Usually, pickled garlic is served with foods such as abgoosht and Baghali polo ba mahicheh.
Pickles are tasty, and they can also offer some health benefits. Pickles are low in fat, and some types of pickles contain high vitamin concentrations. A dill pickle typically contains the following vitamins:
- Vitamin K: Pickles contain about 20% of this vitamin’s recommended daily amount. It helps blood clot and supports bone strength.
- Vitamin A: Pickles contain about 1% of the recommended daily amount of this vitamin, which supports vision and the immune system.
- Vitamin C: Vitamin C is an antioxidant, and pickles provide about 3% to 4% of the recommended daily amount.
What are Persian Pickles?
Persian pickles or Torshi combine various vegetables with vinegar and served with food. These pickles are produced from different vegetables and fresh fruits along with special spices.
each of which is related to different regions of Iran. These pickles represent authentic Iranian traditions and foods.
The base and main ingredient of Iranian pickles is vinegar. White vinegar and red vinegar are the main ingredients for producing Iranian pickles, which have many benefits.
In the following, an article about the benefits of vinegar has been selected from the website of the health line, which is very interesting.
Vinegar can help kill pathogens, including some strains of bacteria. People have traditionally used vinegar for cleaning and disinfecting, treating nail fungus, lice, warts, and ear infections.
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used vinegar to clean wounds more than 2,000 years ago.
Sourced: https://www.healthline.com/
Conclusion
Persian pickles are one of the best examples of food side dishes, along with all kinds of food..so these pickles, in addition to having excellent properties for health, are also complementary to authentic and traditional Iranian foods.
The variety, excellent properties, and different flavors of these pickles distinguish you from all the desserts and side dishes. They are an example of the old culture and traditions next to the traditional foods of Iran.
FAQ
1. What is the most popular Iranian pickle?
Sir torsh (pickled garlic) is highly popular due to its health benefits and versatility.
2. What ingredients are unique to Iranian pickles?
Ingredients like golpar (Persian hogweed), sour cherries, and mangoes are unique to Persian pickles.
3. How spicy are Persian pickles?
Some, like Torshi bandari, are very spicy, while others are more sour or tangy.
4. What dishes are Iranian Torshi commonly served with?
They are served with various dishes, including rice, fish, and salads.
5. Are Persian pickles healthy?
Yes, they often aid digestion and are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
What is the best Iranian pickle in your opinion
Just say one
I think Iranian pickles are one of the best choices after eating fatty foods
Because with their special sourness, they make fatty foods easier to digest and feel lighter in the stomach
Yes, dear friend
Iranian pickles are very suitable for easier digestion of food due to the presence of apple or grape vinegar and their special acidity.
Also, by improving intestinal activity and maintaining microbial balance, it is possible to improve the absorption of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals and improve the functioning of the digestive system. In general, eating pickles can help improve digestive health.
Although I like all Iranian pickles, Torshi Bandari is the best
Yes, all Iranian pickles are great, but my favorite is Torshi Liteh.
In my opinion, Torshi Kalam and Torshi Laboo are the best Iranian pickles
which you paid less
with respect
Of course, this is a matter of taste
But I tried to choose the best and most famous Iranian pickles
In my opinion, Torshi kalam should also be included in this list.
Hello dear friend, yes exactly, I will definitely add pickled red cabbage to this list in the coming days.
The more pickles I eat, the more my appetite increases and I can eat more food, especially pickled garlic with broth.