🇮🇷 Iran recipe
Baghali Polo
Baghali Polo is one of the most fragrant and elegant rice dishes in Persian cuisine, featuring tender basmati rice layered with fresh dill and bright green fava beans. The combination of herbaceous dill and sweet, creamy fava beans creates a dish of remarkable freshness and aroma. Traditionally served with slow-braised lamb shanks, it is a centerpiece of Persian hospitality and a beloved dish at family gatherings throughout Iran.
Prep30 mins + 2 hrs soak
Cook1 hr
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 400g aged basmati rice, soaked in salted water for 2 hours
- 300g fresh or frozen fava beans (broad beans), shelled
- 80g fresh dill, finely chopped (or 3 tablespoons dried dill)
- 60g unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron, bloomed in 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 370
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 54 g
- Fat
- 12 g
