Barberry Recipes (or, Chitra Recipes)

Here’s a roundup of a handful of barberry recipes. This fruit features most commonly in Persian recipes, be it sprinkled in a rice dish or as the main flavor in sherbet. If interested in cooking with barberries, consider using recipes calling for cranberries or pomegranate seeds and substituting this small, tangy berry in its place. 

WHAT INGREDIENTS GO WELL WITH Barberry?

Barberry, or chitra, has a tangy flavor with a sweetness stronger than the zesty cranberry's. Many flavors pair well with this small fruit, including bright, sharp notes and subdued earthy tones. 

Fruits: roselle, pomegranate, cranberry, dates, fig, orange, tangerine, kumquat, lemon, lime, cherry, apricot, persimmon, quince,

Vegetables: tomato, cucumber, carrot, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, eggplant, butternut squash, onion, greens, Brussels sprouts

Herbs, spices, and oils (savory):  cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, fennel, anise, allspice, za'atar, rose, cumin, achiote, turmeric, tarragon, mint, basil, dil, chervil, tarragon, cilantro, lemon juice and zest, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, balsamic, black salt, pepper, orange juice, jaggery, chili powder, onion (yellow and red), nigella, garlic, ginger, sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, pistachio, almond, pine nuts, walnut, red wine, white wine, champagne

Barberry Bulgur Salad

Ingredients: water, bulgur wheat, swiss chard,

olive oil, garlic clove, pepper, tarragon,

mint, za'atar, allspice, barberry, lemon juice,

garlic, vegan yogurt

From: nytimes.com

Barberry Jeweled Rice

Ingredients: rice, salt, orange, barberry, saffron,

sugar, orange blossom water, oil, raw almonds,

pistachio, raisin, carrots, cinnamon stick,

cardamom

From: thekitchn.com

Barberry Lemon Bites

Ingredients: figs, raisins, barberries,

almond meal, coconut oil, lemon juice,

honey, coconut flakes

From: nuttykitchen.com

Berberry Rice Topping

Ingredients: carrots, oil, salt, sugar,

pine nuts,barberry, saffron water

From: saffronpudding.com

Berberry Almond Stew

Ingredients: almond, barberry, dal, onion,

cloves, tomato, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron,

rose water, oil, water, salt, pepper

(original recipe shows meat; may omit)

From: turmericsaffron.blogspot.com.au

Berberry Dill Rice

Ingredients: butter/oil, basmati rice, pepper,

saffron, barberry, dill, chervil, tarragon,

pistachios

From: ottolenghi.co.uk

Berberry Sabzi

Ingredients: parsley, cilantro, scallions, lettuce,

walnuts, barberries, egg substitute, oil/butter, flour,

turmeric, salt, pepper

From: turmericsaffron.blogspot.in

Barberry Spring Salad

Ingredients: barberries, salt, sugar,

cauliflower, spring onion, parsley,

mint, nigella, sesame seeds,

olive oil, lemon

From: tastingtable.com

Barberry Dolmeh

Ingredients: barberries, grape leaves,

rice, onion, split pea, lemon juice, sugar,

sabzi (herbs), salt, pepper, turmeric,

oil, water

(recipe states beef; can omit)

From: persianrecipes.com

Barberry Freekeh Salad

Ingredients: freekeh (grain), water, cucumbers,

carrots, shallots, spring onions, feta (can omit), 

parsley, mint, currants, barberry, 

macadamia nuts, pine nuts, cashew, pistachio,

olive oil, lemon juice, lime, water, pepper

From: poemanddish.com

Chitra Fennel Salad

Ingredients: fennel, lemon, olive oil,

oranges, barberry, salt, pepper, fig, parsley

From: gildedfork.com

Chitra Tabbouleh Salad

Ingredients: butter/oil, celery, shallots, garlic, freekeh,

bay leaf, barberry, olive oil, vinegar, tomato, cucumber,

parsley, mint, salt, pepper

From: goodfood.com.au

Barberry Quinoa Citrus Salad

Ingredients: quinoa, rice, onion, olive oil,

orange, lemon, garlic, spring onion,

barberry, pistachio, rocket (or any greens),

salt, pepper

From: howtoshuckanoyster.com

Barberry Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: garlic, ginger, chickpea,

chili, salt, turmeric, chat masala,

okra, chickpea, pomegranate seeds,

barberry, coriander, lemon juice,

salt, pepper, olive oil

From: foodshow.co.nz

Zereshk Fregolone Salad

Ingredients: butter/oil, eschallots,

garlic, bay leaves, water, mint,

green onion, barberries, apple,

olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard,

salt and pepper

From: goodfood.com.au

Barberry Falafel

Ingredients: pistachios, chickpea, barberry, garlic, onion,

chili, olive oil, lemon, basil, caraway, salt, pepper

From: limeandbarley.com

Chitra Grilled Appetizer

Ingredients: halloumi (cheese... consider subbing

firm tofu), olive oil, barberry, lemon, maple syrup,

saffron, pine nuts, mint leaves

From: bottomofthepot.com

Barberry Winter Rice

Ingredients: red rice, long grain rice,

pistachio, sour cherry, almond, dates, feta (optional),

spring onion, fennel, orange, dill, olive oil,

red wine vinegar, salt, pomegranate

From: sabrinaspassions.blogspot.in

Barberry Cookies

Ingredients: wheat flour, oats, sugar,

baking powder, barberry, himalayan salt,

oil

From: gourmandisebrasil.com

Barberry Sherbet

Ingredients: sugar, water, barberry

From: news.az