Nowruz 2023: 10 Festive Parsi Dishes You Must Taste

By Shreya Goswami

Nowruz marks the beginning of the Parsi New Year and is celebrated with a wide variety of festive dishes. Here are 10 delicious Parsi festive dishes that you should taste to celebrate Nowruz.

Patra Ni Machhi

The festive fish slathered with green chutney, coconut and spices steamed in a banana-leaf wrapping.

Salli Boti

The Parsi mutton curry carries bold, hot flavours and is topped with deep-fried straw potatoes.

Salli Par Eedu

Golden-fried potatoes topped with that Parsi-favourite fried egg; this snack is a must-have any day.

Kolmi No Patio

Sharp, sweet and sour, this Parsi prawn curry should absolutely be a part of the festive platter.

Saas Ni Machhi

This Parsi-style fish in white sauce is a favourite at all weddings and festive occasions including Nowruz.

Chicken Farcha

Chicken pieces coated in egg, spices, chillies and then deep fried—try saying no to this snack!

Mutton Pulao

Coloured with saffron, packed with mutton and topped with boiled eggs, this Parsi pulao is so indulgent.

Jardaloo Ma Gosht

A Persian-origin mutton curry packed with the fruity flavours of apricot, this Parsi dish is a must-have.

Falooda

This Parsi sweet drink is packed with vermicelli, rose syrup, basil seeds, topped with vanilla ice cream.

Lagan Nu Custard

The Parsi version of Crème Brulee has eggs, milk and cardamoms baked to sweet perfection.