iranian/persian and rice

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Recipes

Traditional Bahraini Muhammar - Sweet Rice Dish

Posted by Um Safia  

This is one of the most famous Bahraini dishes. It is a sweet rice dish which is typically served with fish. MORE»

Recipe #304145

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Traditional Bahraini Chicken Machboos / Machbous

Posted by Um Safia  

Machboos is a dish of rice & meat, popular in many Gulf countries & across Saudi Arabia. Here is a version which is traditionally made in Bahrain. If you don't have any Buharat / Baharat spice mix, there are a few here on Zaar to choose... MORE»

Recipe #304034

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Stunning Javaher Polow - Persian Jewelled Rice

Posted by Um Safia  

Javaher Polow is one of the most famous Persian dishes in the world. It is absolutely stunning to look at - so much so that you might even feel a bit guilty eating it! There are a few stages to making this rice but honestly it isn't difficult... MORE»

Recipe #290475

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Adas Polo

Posted by maryannatwork  

or Lentil Pilau, a Persian recipe from "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Marks. (I included soaking time in 'passive cooking time'.) MORE»

Recipe #284645

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Easy Green Bean Tomato & Rice

Posted by Chef #751431  

Easy one pot version of Iranian Loobia Polo MORE»

Recipe #284005

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Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

(2 reviews) Posted by Sahtein  

A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia. MORE»

Recipe #257813

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Javaher Polow (Persian Jeweled Rice)

Posted by Cookgirl  

From a local source. A time consuming recipe but well worth the effort. Note: this is intended to be served with my Saffron Steamed Basmati Rice (Persian Polow) . For festive occasions! MORE»

Recipe #253493

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Saffron Steamed Basmati Rice (Persian Polow)

Posted by Cookgirl  

Use only basmati rice, please. From our local newspaper. MORE»

Recipe #253159

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Qormeh Sabzi

(1 reviews) Posted by One Little Deer  

Iranian stew. The main ingredients are a mixture of sauteed herbs, including fenugreek, leek, spring onions, parsley, spinach and cilantro. This mixture is cooked with kidney beans, dried limes, and lamb, beef or chicken. It is best served with... MORE»

Recipe #253002

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Iranian Rice - a Different Way...

Posted by Oregongirl45420  

This is my own variation of Bhagala Polo (apologies to Iranian cooks everywhere!). It is not the least bit authentic, but boy is it good! It's good hot or cold (I prefer it cold). MORE»

Recipe #239221

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Barberry Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by pattikay in L.A.  

From the food and cooking of spain, africa and the middle east. Barberries can be found in middle eastern or international markets. Currants or dried cranberries could probably be substituted if you can't find them - but they're worth finding,... MORE»

Recipe #233257

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Lubia Polow

Posted by Canuck Mum  

A Persian dish of rice with green beans. From New Food of Life cookbook, one of my favorite cookbooks. I always significantly reduce the amount of oil called for, but I copied the recipe as it appears in the book. MORE»

Recipe #223074

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Shirin Polo (Persian Sweet Rice)

Posted by Ariella  

This recipe comes from Gil Marks's vegetarian Jewish cookbook Olive Trees and Honey. According to him, this type of rice is commonly found at Persian festive occasions. His recipe suggested that you could use either turmeric or saffron. Since... MORE»

Recipe #212378

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Cherry Almond Pilaf

Posted by Shannon W.  

Beautiful cherry pilaf that is lightly sweetened. The cherries will stain the rice a light pink color - it looks so pretty! Cilantro is known as coriander outside of the USA. MORE»

Recipe #211193

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Pomegranate and Pine Nut Pilaf

(1 reviews) Posted by Shannon W.  

This is the food of the gods. You can reduce the amount of butter and pine nuts if you desire. MORE»

Recipe #210266

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Tahcheen (Tah-Chin)

(2 reviews) Posted by Elmotoo  

Found at an Iranian site. Although this takes time, it looks delicious! MORE»

Recipe #185504

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Tabriz Style Kufteh

(2 reviews) Posted by echo echo  

An Iranian meat casserole. Cooking and preparation time does not include time to soak and cook peas and cook rice, which (done simultaneously) will take approximately 1 1/2 hours. MORE»

Recipe #184809

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Middle-Eastern Meatless Cabbage Rolls

Posted by Somogirl  

Very simple ingredients combine for wonderful flavor. Delicious warm or cold. I love these and don't find it labor intensive, rather rolling the cabbage for me is relaxing! I use brown rice and I do use toothpicks to keep rolls closed. I also mash... MORE»

Recipe #135750

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Persian Rice

(8 reviews) Posted by ChefKimmie  

I was introduced to this by a friend of my mom's. She was married to an Iranian man, and he always made the most fragrant, fabulous rice. This is a little bit of work, compared to regular white rice, but it is so worth it. Not hard at all.... MORE»

Recipe #124898

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Persian Rice Pilaf

(1 reviews) Posted by greenery  

A very fruity version of rice pilaf that makes an excellent companion to the 16th century recipe for Persian Chicken with Pomegrante Sauce (posted separately). It should be started before the chicken, so they are ready at the same time. MORE»

Recipe #124576

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