Sabzi Polow

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2

How to Make Sabzi Polow - A Delicious Iranian Herb Rice Dish

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

60 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

120 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

365

Sugar

Fat

17g

Sabzi Polow is a popular Persian rice dish made with a variety of fresh herbs. It's a fragrant and vibrant dish that is typically served at special occasions and celebrations, such as weddings and Nowruz (Persian New Year). The dish is known for its delicious flavor and the crispy layer of rice at the bottom called the tahdig. Sabzi Polow can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side dish with grilled meat, chicken, or fish.

Instructions

1.	Pick and rinse the herbs, then chop them into small pieces.
2.	Soak the rice in warm and salted water for an hour, then rinse thoroughly.
3.	Boil water in a pot, add salt, and add the rice. Cook until it's 3/4 cooked, then pour it over a strainer and set aside.
4.	In a separate pot, heat up cooking oil and fry the chopped herbs with salt and black pepper.
5.	Layer the cooked rice and the fried herbs in the pot, placing a thin layer of herbs between each layer of rice.
6.	Put a piece of flatbread or a clean kitchen towel on top of the pot, place the lid on top, and put the pot on the stove. Cook over low heat for 50 minutes to an hour.
7.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Sabzi Polow is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish with a crispy bottom layer called the tahdig.

It’s a traditional Iranian dish that is easy to make and goes well with grilled meat, chicken, or fish.

The herbs used in this recipe are also rich in vitamins and minerals.

CONS

The cooking process can take some time, and it’s important to be patient and follow the steps closely to avoid burning the rice.

It can also be a bit greasy due to the amount of oil used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The herbs used in Sabzi Polow are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and iron.
They also contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

	500 g basmati rice or 500 g long-grain rice
	1 kg herbs ( parsley , dill , coriander , fenugreek , spring onion ends )
	cooking oil
	salt
	black pepper