Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Basmati rice, soaked500 g
- Butter60 g
- Saffron, bloomed in 4 tbsp hot water1/2 tsp
- Salt2 tbsp
- Fava beans400 g
- Dill1 bunch
- Lamb shanks4
- Onions2
- Turmeric1 tsp
Method
- ParboilBoil the rice in salted water 6 minutes; drain.
- LayerBraise shanks 3 hours with turmeric and saffron; layer rice with favas and dill.
- SteamReturn to an oiled pot in a mound; steam covered with a cloth-wrapped lid 45 minutes to form tahdig.
- SaffronMix some rice with saffron and butter for the top.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 594 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 83.4 g |
| Fat | 20.0 g |
| Fibre | 7.1 g |
| Sugar | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 1199 mg |
| Saturated fat | 10.2 g |
| Serving size | about 280 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Baghali Polo ba Mahicheh take to make?
About 4 h 10 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 3 h 50 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Baghali Polo ba Mahicheh?
About 594 kcal per serving, with 22 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 280 g each.
Which allergens does Baghali Polo ba Mahicheh contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Baghali Polo ba Mahicheh from?
Baghali Polo ba Mahicheh is a main course from Iran. Dill-fava rice with slow-braised lamb shank.