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Medium 40 min~410 kcal 6/10
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Tehran Zereshk Polo
Saffron basmati rice meets tart barberries, butter, and onion-braised chicken in an Iranian feast pilaf.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~540 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 65 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 30 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 6 Chicken thighs
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Barberries
- 2 Onions
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Butter
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Saffron
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 dessert spoon(~20 ml) Salt
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in salted water for 1 hour.
1 hr60:00 - 2
Soften the onion in vegetable oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Cook the chicken thighs with turmeric, tomato paste, half the salt, and black pepper for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 4
Boil the rice in boiling water for 7 minutes so it stays firm, then drain.
7 min07:00 - 5
Steam the rice with saffron water in the pot for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 6
Turn the barberries in butter and sugar for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Transfer the rice to a serving dish with the barberries and chicken.
💡 Tip: Frying the barberries briefly preserves their tartness; long cooking makes them bitter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a broad platter with chicken pieces, tahdig, and Shirazi salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
28
g protein
68
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 51%Fat 28%
GI 38 · Low GIGL 26 · High GL
4g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
1730.6mg
Sodium
7.1g
Saturated fat
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
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 Tehran Zereshk Polo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tehran Zereshk Polo take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 65 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 150 minutes in total.Is Tehran Zereshk Polo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tehran Zereshk Polo have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 68g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Tehran Zereshk Polo contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tehran Zereshk Polo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tehran Zereshk Polo need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.Is Tehran Zereshk Polo filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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