Persian
Baghali Polo
“A delicate rice dish where tender fava beans and fragrant dill are interspersed with saffron-tinted basmati rice.”
Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
Baghali Polo is a springtime favorite from Tehran, celebrated for its fresh dill and fava beans, reflecting the Zoroastrian New Year traditions.
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How it's made
- 1
Parboil basmati rice and set aside.
- 2
Blanch fava beans and mix with chopped dill.
- 3
Layer the rice with fava beans and dill mixture.
- 4
Drizzle with saffron-infused butter.
- 5
Steam until the rice is fluffy and flavors meld.
