Shiveed baghaleh polo is one of many mixed rice dishes in Persian cuisine, and I would say my all-time favorite! The second favorite being Zereshk Polo, rice with barberries, and saffron. This rice dish is typically served with stewed beef or lamb as well as roasted or stewed chicken with the usual Persian spice mixture…
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Halva Havij – Carrot halva
Halva, an Arabic word meaning sweet, is a well-recognized global dessert that by many accounts dates back to 7th century Persia, when dates and milk were cooked to create a creamy paste. Since then, the term halva has been used to reference a variety of sweets that include the cooking of wheat, rice, or semolina…
Persian steamed rice with saffron Tahdig
This is the iconic Iranian rice with golden crispy saffron tahdig. In Iranian cuisine, rice—or polo in Persian—is the primary grain and a culinary staple. Iranians have elevated rice preparation to an art form, soaking and carefully steaming it to achieve a light, fluffy texture. A hallmark of Iranian rice dishes is the golden, crispy…