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Teb-e Sonati is the traditional Persian medicine. In this system, fresh broad beans are considered a \u201ccold and wet\u201d food, while the dried version is seen as \u201ccold and dry.\u201d If you tend to feel chilly, you can balance out the cold effect by eating the beans with a little almond oil, cinnamon, and pepper.<\/p>\n There are two ways to cook broad beans \u2013 with or without their skins. I like to cook them with the skin on and even eat them that way, except for the tougher fibers around the edge. The skin is believed to cleanse the stomach and can be especially helpful for people with digestive issues.<\/p>\n You usually find broad beans \u2013 also called fava beans \u2013 at the market from June to September. When buying, look for bright green pods with tender skin, that\u2019s when they taste the best.<\/p>\n And if you\u2019re a fan of broad beans, you\u2019ll probably also enjoy Baghali Polo ba Mahiche<\/strong> \u2013 Braised Lamb Shanks with Dill Rice and Fava Beans <\/a>or Baghali Gatogh (a Persian dish with broad beans, dill, and eggs).<\/p>\n Street food is part of everyday life in Iran \u2013 it\u2019s been around for as long as I can remember. I absolutely love it! Often we spend a relaxed evening with family, or stroll through the city with friends, tasting our way from one colorful stall to the next.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re thinking of American or German street food, you probably imagine pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, or donuts served from a cool food truck. In Iran, it\u2019s very different. The focus is on fresh, healthy snacks \u2013 so popular that long lines often form in front of the stands.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find street food almost everywhere: on street corners, at the roadside, or in busy squares. But don\u2019t expect fancy food trucks like the ones you know from Europe or the U.S. Here, it\u2019s usually simple old wooden carts on wheels or converted bicycles, loaded with the healthiest seasonal fruits, veggies, and homemade snacks.<\/p>\n When it comes to street food in Persia, fresh fruits are always a highlight. You\u2019ll often find white or dark mulberries (Toot or Shahtoot) and tart cornelian cherries (Zoghalakhte). Don\u2019t miss the variety of veggies either \u2013 roasted beets (Laboo), usually sold right next to Baghali Pokhte, or grilled corn on the cob (Balal). In spring, you can snack on crunchy green plums<\/a> <\/strong>(Godje Sabz) or tender green almonds (Chaghale Badoom). Another favorite is Lavashak \u2013 Persian fruit leather in all kinds of flavors.<\/p>\n Street vendors also serve refreshing drinks, perfect for hot days. Some of the classics include Sharbat-e Khakshir Nabat, Sharbat-e Tokhme Sharbati<\/a><\/strong>, fresh melon juice (Ab Talebi), watermelon juice (Ab Hendevaneh), homemade lemonade (Sharbat-e Ab Limo), pomegranate juice (Ab Anar), or even carrot juice with ice cream (Ab Havij Bastani).<\/p>\n Nuts are another beloved street snack, known as Ajil<\/a><\/strong>. In autumn, you\u2019ll spot vendors selling fresh pickled walnuts in brine from simple fold-up tables \u2013 and all for just a few coins. Honestly, I crave them so much and haven\u2019t had them in years!<\/p>\n One of my favorite places for street food in Tehran is Si-ye Tir Street, famous for traditional dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. And while I love exploring Persian street food, I also enjoy going to street food festivals in Germany. These days, almost every big city there hosts cool festivals with food trucks and tasty international bites.<\/p>\n![\"Baghali](\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Baghali-Pokhte-\u2013-Healthy-Street-Food-from-Iran-4-683x1024.jpeg\")
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