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- ↑ Trost, Alex. Kravetsky, Vadim. (2014-06-13). 100 of the Most Delicious Persian Dishes. p. 6. ISBN 9781494498160.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- ↑ "» History of Iranian Food & Cuisine". enjoyvisit.com. Retrieved 2018-03-08.