Khoresh
Khoresh (Persian: خورش) or Khoresht (Persian: خورشت) is an Iranian term for stew dishes of the Persianate World in Iranian cuisine, Afghan cuisine, Tajik cuisine and also Kurdish cuisine. The word is a substantive of the verb khordan (Persian: خوردن) "to eat" and literally means "meal". It generally refers to different stews pilaf (rice). In Iranian cuisines, there are many different khoresh with many unique ingredients. Vegetarian khoreshes are common.