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Tahdig

Prep time
55 min
Portions
1
Difficulty
Easy
415
kcal
Nutrition · Per portion
Carbs
79.1 g
Protein
8.3 g
Fat
7.1 g
Tahdig
Ingredients

For 1 portion

  • Basmati riceOr: Long-grain rice, Jasmine rice
    100 g
  • Butter
    20 g
  • Saffron
    1 pinch
  • YogurtOr: Plain yogurt
    ½ tbsp
  • Iodized salt
    ¼ tsp
  • Water
    ¼ l
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Wash rice, briefly soak and pre-cook.

  2. 2

    Coat pot bottom with oil, butter and saffron water.

  3. 3

    Press a layer of rice firmly into the bottom (tahdig).

  4. 4

    Layer remaining rice in a pyramid over.

  5. 5

    Cover pot and cook over low heat for 45 min.

  6. 6

    Invert so the crispy crust is on top.

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