Persian · Lunch, Dinner
Baghali polo with lamb
Dill and fava bean rice served alongside tender braised lamb.
- Calories
- 529 kcal
- Protein
- 31 g
- Carbs
- 63 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
Per serving, for one person.
Ingredients
- 100 g Lamb leg (lean)
- 60 g Basmati rice
- 80 g Fava beans (tinned)
- 10 g Dill
- ½ tbsp Olive oil
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- ¼ tsp Salt
Method
- Brown the lamb in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the turmeric, salt and 250ml water; cover and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, part-boil the rice for 6 minutes and drain.
- Layer the rice with the fava beans and dill, cover and steam gently for 15 minutes over low heat.
- Fluff the rice and beans and serve with the braised lamb.
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