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Sabzi Polo
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Prep time
75 min
Portions
1
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
479 kcal
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Nutrition
Per portion
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479
kcal
Carbs
73g
Protein
10g
Fat
17g
Ingredients
For 1 portion
- Basmati rice85 g
- Parsley1 bunch
- Dill1 bunch
- Cilantro1 bunch
- ChivesOr: Spring onions1 bunch
- Fenugreek 0.25 tbsp freshOr: Parsleyas needed
- Butter15 g
- Saffron threads1 pinch
- Iodized salt¼ tsp
- Sunflower oil¾ tbsp
- Water¼ l
Method
Step by step
- 1
Soak rice in lukewarm salted water for 30 min, drain.
- 2
Wash herbs, dry and chop very finely.
- 3
Bring plenty of salted water to a boil.
- 4
Pre-cook rice 5–7 min al dente, drain.
- 5
Combine rice with chopped herbs.
- 6
Line bottom of pot with oil and butter.
- 7
Optional tahdig: a thin layer of yogurt-mixed rice as the base.
- 8
Add remaining rice in a pyramid shape.
- 9
Poke holes with a chopstick, close pot with cloth and lid.
- 10
Steam over low heat for 45 min, serve with saffron rice topping.
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