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Baghali Polo – Persian Dill and Fava Bean Fragrant Rice
One of Persia's most refined rice creations: fluffy steamed basmati layered with vibrant emerald dill, tender fava beans, and saffron butter.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Basmati rice300 g
- Baby fava beans (peeled) or sweet peas150 g
- Fresh green dill80 g
- Brewed saffron water1 pinch
- Olive oil30 ml
- Ground cinnamon2 g
- Salt
Preparation Steps
1
Parboil rice and fava beans in boiling salted water for 6-7 minutes until rice is al dente; drain.
7 min timer
2
Pour oil on bottom of pot. Layer parboiled rice with generous mounds of fresh dill and a whisper of cinnamon.
3
Wrap lid in a clean kitchen towel and steam on very low heat for 25 minutes until light and airy.
25 min timer
4
Drizzle saffron water over the top, fluff gently with a fork, and serve.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Traditional Persian Heritage Cookery / NAL Historical World Cuisine Archive (National Agricultural Library (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
