🇮🇷 Iranian/Persian Cuisine

باقالی پلو با ماهیچه

Fava Bean Dill Rice with Lamb Shank

Prep Time 30 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Hard

Calories 642 kcal

Fragrant dill and fava bean rice with a golden tahdig crust, paired with meltingly tender braised lamb shanks in a saffron-turmeric broth.

Ingredients

1 Season lamb shanks with turmeric, salt, pepper. Brown in oil. Add onion, cinnamon, and water to cover. Braise 2.5 hours until falling off the bone.
2 Parboil rice until just al dente. Drain.
3 Mix rice with chopped dill and fava beans.
4 Layer rice mixture in buttered pot with saffron water. Cover tightly, steam on low 45 min.
5 Serve rice with crispy tahdig, lamb shanks alongside with reduced braising liquid.

Did You Know?

Baghali polo is the quintessential Nowruz dish — the green dill and fava beans symbolize spring renewal and rebirth.