HAVIJ POLO (PERSIAN CARROT RICE)
Havij polo is a Persian favorite with carrots, rice, and meat. There are no "exotic" ingredients to buy. It is worth the trouble as my Iranian husband and my 2 kids love it, and they are very picky eaters. Iranians generally use more rice, but we like more carrots and less rice.
Provided by JENILEIGH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute onion in butter in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove onion to a bowl, leaving any excess butter in the skillet.
- Sprinkle meat with cinnamon and salt; cook in the skillet in the remaining butter until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a small pot, leaving butter in the skillet. Add carrots to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove carrots to a bowl; set skillet aside.
- Add water to the meat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove meat and mix with reserved onions. Pour 1 cup cooking water into the skillet used to cook the vegetables and meat. Add sugar; mix until completely dissolved. Set sauce aside.
- While the meat is cooking, place rice in a colander and rinse several times with warm water to remove starch. Transfer to a bowl and soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bring 6 cups salty water to a boil in a large saucepan. Drain rice and add to the boiling water. Boil, stirring occasionally to prevent grains from sticking together, until rice is no longer crunchy but still quite firm, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Butter the bottom of a large pot and top with several layers of rice, the meat-onion mixture, and carrots. Pour sauce over top. Cover the underside of the pot lid with a clean dish towel and place tightly on the pot to absorb moisture.
- Cook over low heat until crunchy on the bottom, about 30 minutes, checking often near the end to prevent burning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 65.6 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
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Dinelka Shyamini
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family will love it.
Krzysztof Cygan
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Razz Mothazz
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The rice was fluffy and the carrots were tender.
Zahra kazmi Kazmi
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that everyone will love.
Mehdi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.
Co Marsh
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different vegetables or spices to it to change up the flavor.
Husan Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
Mary Schierberl
[email protected]I love the combination of carrots and rice in this dish. It's a great way to get your veggies in.
Jane Lopez
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Michelle Bradshaw
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.
Barbara Whalen
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
kayden crabbe
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can usually have it on the table in under an hour.
Ci Cu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Nathalie Laporte
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.
ismah ssekandi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.
Ajmal multani
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the chicken and spices made it really flavorful and satisfying.
Nirmala Jaishi
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The carrots were perfectly tender and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.