Homemade Persian Rice

"Tahdig" - Persian style rice with potato slices at the bottom of the pot - the most delicious addition to a meal with a special Persian upgrade

  • AdditionsType
  • EasyDifficulty
  • 15-30 minPrep. Time
  • 8Serving/Unit

Ingredients

The fried potatoes
Red potato, 2 medium units
Canola oil, 3 tablespoons
Turmeric, 1/2 flat teaspoon
Curry powder, 1/4 flat teaspoon
Salt, a pinch
The rest of the ingredients
Classic Persian rice, 2½ cups
or basmati
Canola oil, 2 tablespoons
Boiling water, 1/2 cup
Comment
Salt, as needed
Cooking water, as needed

Preparation

1. Boil about 2 L of water in a pot, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the rice, cook for about 8 minutes (partial cooking) while stirring occasionally and strain.
2. Add a tablespoon of oil to the rice and mix.
3. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pot (24 cm (9.5 inches) in diameter), place the potatoes densely (after peeling and slicing to a thickness of 1 cm (0.5 inches)) and fry until golden on both sides.
4. Sprinkle the turmeric, curry powder and a pinch of salt over the potatoes.
5. Add the rice on top, straighten and tighten slightly. Simmer on high heat for another 2 minutes.
6. Mix in half a cup of boiling water half teaspoon of salt and a tablespoon of oil, and gradually pour over the rice. Cover the pot, cook over low heat for another 30 minutes and the rice is ready.
7. Bon appetite (:

Total time: ±1 hour

Equipment: a pot (24 cm (9.5 inches) in diameter).

The spices in the recipe are according to personal taste. The preparation method also includes frying.

Nutritional Values Serving/Unit 100 Grams
Calories 243 cal 216 cal
Proteins 4 g 4 g
Carbohydrates 45 g 40 g
Fat 6 g 5 g
The nutritional values appearing on this website are intended to provide general information only, and do not constitute a recommendation, a substitute for consulting a specialist or receiving medical advice.
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