POLOW (PERSIAN RICE WITH PISTACHIOS AND DILL)
Provided by Lynne Gigliotti
Categories Rice Side Vegetarian Ramadan Dinner Pistachio Healthy Persian New Year Dill Boil Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using lid of pot as guide, trace circle on parchment paper and cut out. Set aside.
- In large bowl, rinse rice in several changes of cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.
- In pot over moderately high heat, combine 4 quarts cold water, rice, and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to moderate and boil, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain well.
- In small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup warm water and saffron until dissolved.
- Transfer 1 cup cooked rice to medium bowl and stir in yogurt and 1 tablespoon saffron water (reserve remaining saffron water).
- In cleaned pot over moderately low heat, melt butter. Add rice-yogurt mixture, smoothing into flat layer. Top with 1/2 of remaining rice. Sprinkle with 1/2 of dill and pistachios and top with 1/2 of remaining rice, mounding loosely. Sprinkle with remaining dill and pistachios and top with remaining rice, mounding loosely into pyramid. Using round handle of wooden spoon, make 5 or 6 holes in rice to bottom of pot and pour in remaining saffron water.
- Cover rice with prepared parchment paper round then with lid and steam, undisturbed, until tender and crust forms on bottom, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Spoon loose rice onto platter without disturbing bottom crust. Dip bottom of pan into large bowl of cold water 30 seconds to loosen crust. Using spatula or wooden spoon, lift crust and transfer atop rice.
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[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's absolutely delicious.
Umair Mirza
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's always a hit with my family.
ABDUR ROF SUMON
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some variety to my weeknight dinner rotation.
Tofayel Ahammed
[email protected]I love the way this dish looks and tastes. It's a great addition to any party or potluck.
Jyothy Unni
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Anna berry
[email protected]I've made this recipe for my family several times and they always love it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Khan Pubg
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant.
SHAつOW๛LORつ PUBG
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. It's now one of my go-to recipes for special occasions.
Shahzad Naqvi
[email protected]This dish is a feast for the senses. The colors are vibrant, the flavors are complex, and the textures are delightful.
Anyadioha N Chikaodili
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite ways to make rice.
SYED ARMAN SHAH
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.
Emms Boldurat
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Allahnawaz Khan
[email protected]I love the vibrant colors and flavors of this dish. It's a great way to add some variety to my weeknight dinner rotation.
Fayaz palijo
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of pistachios and dill gave it a unique and wonderful flavor.
Tezu Dove
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, with the pistachios and dill adding a nice touch of elegance.
MD ARMY
[email protected]This Persian Rice is a showstopper! It's full of vibrant flavors and textures, with the pistachios and dill adding a delightful crunch and freshness. I highly recommend trying this recipe!