Baghali Polo

Description

Baghali Polo - Authentic recipe from Iran. Ready in 60 min. Vegan. Try it now!

1. 1

   Cook 250 g rice until half-done. Cook 200 g fava beans (broad beans). Finely chop 100 g dill. Have ready 1 tbsp saffron water and 2 tbsp olive oil.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Baghali Polo is a classic Persian broad bean and dill rice dish (vegetarian here) — fragrant rice with broad beans and plenty of dill. Aromatic, dill-scented, saffron-yellow, hearty, and vegan-friendly. A Persian rice dish (Baghali = broad beans).

2. 2

   Layer the rice with the broad beans and plenty of dill, then steam with saffron and butter or oil to form a Tahdig crust.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Baghali Polo ('broad bean rice') is a classic Persian rice dish — rice is layered with cooked broad beans (fava beans) and plenty of fresh or dried dill, then steamed with saffron and butter or oil to form a crispy Tahdig crust. Vegetarian here (classically often served with lamb shank). Aromatic, dill-scented, saffron-yellow and hearty. Vegan-friendly (with oil). Serve with yoghurt and salad. Aromatic and dill-forward.

3. 3

   Steam with saffron and butter or oil (Tahdig). Unmould and plate.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Baghali Polo is served hot — the dill-scented, fragrant bean rice with Tahdig crust, often accompanied by yoghurt, salad or lamb shank. A Persian rice dish with broad beans and dill. Aromatic and dill-forward.