Baghali Polo – Persian Rice With Lima Beans

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2
Baghali Polo - Persian Rice With Lima Beans recipe for a healthy dinner
in Rice

Prep

4 hrs 20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

5 hrs 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups basmati rice , cooked
1 package frozen lima beans
3 bunches dill , freshly chopped ( About 5 1/2 cups )
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 pinch saffron
3 teaspoons spices , advieh ( this can be found at a Middle Eastern market , or you can use vegetable or chicken bouillon )
3 tablespoons canola oil
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
390
Sugar
3g
Fat
10g
Baghali Polo is a popular Persian dish that is typically served at special occasions and celebrations. It is a type of rice dish that is flavored with lima beans and dill, resulting in a fragrant and tasty meal. The addition of saffron and yogurt gives the rice a beautiful golden color and a delicious flavor. This dish can be enjoyed with your favorite sides, such as grilled chicken or vegetables, or simply on its own.

Instructions

1.Rinse and soak the lima beans for at least 4 hours.
2.Cook rice according to package instructions.
3.In a pot, heat up canola oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
4.Add the lima beans and cook until tender.
5.Add advieh and mix well.
6.Add dill and mix well.
7.In a small bowl, mix saffron with 2 tablespoons of hot water, leave it for 5 minutes and then add yogurt and mix well.
8.In a pot, add a layer of rice then a layer of the lima bean mixture, repeating until there is no mixture left.
9.Pour the saffron yogurt mixture over the rice.
10.Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 50 minutes.
11.Serve hot with your favorite sides.

PROS

Baghali Polo is a healthy, protein-packed dish that is great for dinner.

The combination of lima beans, dill, and saffron makes for a flavorful and nutritious meal.

CONS

This dish may take some time to prepare, with soaking the beans and cooking the rice.

It also may take some practice to get the rice cooked to perfection.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lima beans are a good source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients such as iron, folate, and magnesium.
Dill has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Saffron has been found to have antioxidant properties and may have potential health benefits for conditions such as depression and PMS.

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