• Terminology
  • Name and Meaning
  • Etymology
• Ingredients and Preparation
  • Dough
  • Filling
  • Preparation
  • Cooking Methods
• Geography and Migration
  • Origin
  • Spread
  • Date
• Cultural Associations
  • Gender
  • Holidays
• Bibliography

HOLIDAYS

Shishbarak

The shishbarak is associated with Ramadan and weddings.

Chuchvara

Chuchvara boiled in oil, called kavurma chuchvarai, is eaten at weddings, family celebrations and holidays. And in Jewish tradition in modern Iran, gush-e barreh, is customarily served on the Sabbath in chicken soup.