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Medium 40 min~410 kcal 6/10
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Morasa Polo
Persian jeweled rice with saffron, almonds, pistachios, orange peel, carrots, raisins, and barberries.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Pilav
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 60 g Butter
Aroma
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Saffron
Süs
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Almonds
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Pistachios
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Raisins
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Dried barberries
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Orange peel
- 2 Carrots
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
For boiling
- 8 cup(~1600 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in salted water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cut the orange peel into thin strips, boil for 2 minutes, and drain the bitter water.
2 min02:00 - 3
Toss the almonds, pistachios, raisins, barberries, carrots, and orange peel with half of the butter for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Boil the rice in plenty of water for 6 minutes so it stays firm, then drain.
6 min06:00 - 5
Butter the pot, layer in the rice, and drizzle with saffron water.
- 6
Steam the rice over low heat for 28 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 7
Spoon the jeweled fruit and nut mixture over the rice and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not burn the barberries over high heat; they darken very quickly and give the rice an unwanted bitterness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve morasa polo on a wide platter with the colors kept on top, and pair it with a yogurt salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Omega-3
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
9
g protein
76
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 63%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Morasa Polo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Morasa Polo take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Morasa Polo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Morasa Polo have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 76g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Morasa Polo contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Morasa Polo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Morasa Polo need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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