Dairy-Free Persian Rice with Fava Beans and Dill (Baghali Polo)
A fragrant and flavorful Persian rice dish with tender fava beans and fresh dill. This dairy-free version maintains all the authentic flavors using plant-based alternatives.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 1 cup Fava beans (shelled)
- 1 cup Fresh dill
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Soak in salted water for 30 minutes.
- 2Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
- 3Strain the rice and boil in a pot of water for about 6-8 minutes until it's parboiled. Drain the rice.
- 4In the same pot, layer the rice, fava beans, and dill. Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the rice. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 5Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
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