Sabzi Khordan | 8 Secret to Health Persian Herb Platter

Sabzi khordan or a traditional Persian herb platter is one of the inseparable side dishes on the Iranian table. Iran has many varieties of fruits and vegetables due to its 4 seasons.

Fresh herb platter is one of the most excellent, useful, delicious, and fragrant side dishes along with all kinds of Iranian food.

This plate consists of fresh vegetables such as cilantro(geshniz), parsley(jafari), mint(nana), basil(reyhan), dill(shivid), tarragon(tarkhoon), chives(piazche), and radish(torobche).

which is usually served either as a side dish or as a meal with feta cheese(Paneer), sangak bread, or lavash with walnuts.

It is also served as a side dish and for better digestion of food along with dishes such as Abgoosht, kotlet goosht, Gheymeh sibzamini, and Kashke bademjan.

Sabzi khordan ingredient:

Benefits and Usage

Now we are going to learn about the benefits and usage of sabzi khordan:

1. Basil(Reyhan)

The nature of basil is hot and dry. This vegetable is consumed as a vegetable and can be found in green basil and purple basil. In addition to being used in cooking, this plant also has many medicinal properties.

You can add its fresh leaves to salads, sandwiches, and sauces and eat its dried leaves in winter.

Benefits of basil:

• Nerve relaxant
• Headache treatment
• Relieve sore throat
• Asthma treatment
• Eliminates fever
• Anti-bloating and flatulence

2. Mint(Nana)

Mint is a small plant with a great smell that grows quickly and has many benefits. Growing and keeping it at home can keep animals and insects like ants and flies away from you. The health benefits of this herb are incredible.

It doesn’t matter if mint is fresh or dried this aromatic herb works wonders. Mint is an important part of sabzi khordan.

This vegetable is one of the good disinfectants and has a soothing effect on local pains. In traditional medicine, mint extract is used as an anti-bloating and disinfectant for the digestive system.

In modern pharmaceuticals, in addition to the drugs made based on the effective ingredients of mint, it is also used as a flavoring agent for bad-tasting drugs.

Sabzi Khordan is served with Abgoosht, dami gojeh, mirzaghasemi, Gheymeh sibzamini, and loobia polo.

Benefits of mint:

• Sip peppermint tea to relieve a sore throat.
• Mint is decoction and lowers fever.
• Wash your nose with mint tea when you have a cold.
• To relieve toothache, put peppermint in your mouth and chew until the pain decreases

Mint contains a number of different nutrients, such as:

• Fibre – maintains a healthy bowel
• Vitamin A – improves eye health and prevents cardiovascular disease
• Vitamin C – supports immune system and tissue repair
• Calcium – maintain strong bones

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3. Radish(Torob)

Radish is one of the summer sabzi khordan without fat and cholesterol. Fiber is one of the most important ingredients in radish. Also, radish has vitamins C, K, B6, niacin, and folate. The leaves of this plant contain 6 times more vitamin C than its roots.

These leaves are useful for treating jaundice. In addition, radish contains calcium, potassium, copper, folic acid, and anthocyanin, a type of strong antioxidant. Consuming radish regularly makes the bowel move easily, thus leading to a gradual improvement in appetite.

4. Cress(Shahi)

Cress is a part of sabzi khordan that grows rapidly in the presence of water and is said to be one of the oldest vegetables. This plant has dark green leaves and grows in spring rainwater.

This plant is a cruciferous family, along with cabbage, broccoli, arugula, and Brussels sprouts. It has a hollow stem that floats, while the leaf structure has a feather-like arrangement where the leaves form a common axis on both sides. This plant has a spicy and peppery taste and crunchy stems.

Benefits of cress:

• The best source of vitamin C
• Boosting the immune system
• Prevent cataracts
• Reduce asthma symptoms
• Enhance iron absorption
• Excellent anti-cancer source
• Prevent breast cancer
• Healthier hair

It’s low in calories and packs essential nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. As such, this tiny herb may aid immunity, disease prevention, weight loss, organ function, inflammation, heart health, and diabetes. It may even offer anticancer effects and aid breast milk production.

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5. Leek(Tareh)

Leeks are rich in vitamins, and for this reason, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used leeks for their medicinal properties. Among its many benefits, eating leeks at night improves food synthesis and digestion as well and It will facilitate a restful and fresh night’s sleep.

If you are one of those people who decide to eat a light dinner to avoid gaining weight, this is your best option. Remember that dinner should be balanced and include a variety of foods without neglecting the nutrients needed to finish the day. 

Benefits of leek:

• Effective in weight loss
• Helping better digestion and absorption of materials
• Fight infections
• Prevent fluid retention in the body
• Strengthen the immune system

6. Chives(Piazcheh)

Chives is a combination of onion and leek and its appearance is very similar to the combination of onion and leek. Both parts of chives are edible, and chives can be used as a seasoning in cooking. Chives is a part of sabzi khordan.

Benefits of chives:

Chives taste milder than onions. The green stems of chives have a mild spiciness and the spiciness of the white base is more. Chives are mostly used in preparing soups, salads, fried potatoes, and as a flavoring.

Chives are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, and the properties of chives are many. According to traditional medicine, chives are hot and dry. Chives have many healing properties and benefits.

These unique healing properties of chives are because chives contain high amounts of antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, folic acid, minerals including Potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.

7. Tarragon(Tarkhoon)

Tarragon, also known as Estragon, is a perennial plant native to Eurasia and the northern regions of North America. This plant can grow four to six feet tall and can spread quickly through rhizome roots.

Tarragon has many health benefits, from everything from antioxidants to muscle growth to aiding digestion. arragon can be used in cooked and sauced dishes or boiled in water to make an infusion.

Benefits of tarragon:

• Tarragon fights free radicals in the body.
• It prevents the growth of cancer cells.
• Keep your heart healthy.
• It reduces blood sugar in diabetic patients.
• Strengthen teeth.
• Reduce inflammation symptoms.
• Keeps the eye healthy.

8. Coriander(Gishniz)

Coriander is a part of sabzi khordan that is widely used in food preparation. This plant, which is native to Southwest Asia and West to North Africa, is widely used in the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, India, South Asia, Latin America, China, and Africa.

Coriander, in addition to giving a pleasant taste and smell to food, also has a high nutritional value, which has been discussed in this section on health and moist health.

Coriander is a spice produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), which is a member of the parsley family. The word coriander can be used to describe the entire plant: leaves, stems, seeds, and all. But when speaking of coriander, most people are referring to the spice produced from the seeds of the plant.

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Benefits of Coriander:

• Coriander contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and fiber. Coriander vegetable is known as a stomach medicine and improves digestion and digestion and research shows that its consumption causes lead excretion and aluminum, too.

FAQ

1. What is the typical seasoning used in Sabzi Khordan?

Sabzi Khordan is often served with fresh herbs such as basil, mint, tarragon, and watercress, which provide their natural flavors. Some people may also sprinkle salt or pepper on the vegetables.

2.Is Sabzi Khordan a vegan dish?

Yes, Sabzi Khordan is a vegan dish as it consists of fresh vegetables and herbs.

3. How do I store leftover Sabzi Khordan?

You can store  Sabzi Khordan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

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