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155 basmati rice recipes from Persia, India, the Middle East, Asia and Sweden. All cooked with Karoon long-grain basmati rice.
Persian: Saffron, tahdig and fragrant polo — the home of basmati rice.
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PersianClassic Tahdig
This classic tahdig gives you a golden, crispy crust of Karoon basmati rice that is the highlight of any Persian meal.
70 min 4 servMedium
PersianZereshk Polo with Chicken
Zereshk polo offers tangy barberries and juicy saffron chicken alongside fluffy basmati rice.
75 min 4 servMedium
PersianBaghali Polo with Dill
Baghali polo is a fragrant basmati rice cooked with fresh dill and fava beans, perfect alongside lamb.
60 min 4 servMedium
PersianSabzi Polo with Herbs
Sabzi polo combines fresh herbs with loosely cooked basmati rice and is traditionally served with fried fish for the New Year.
65 min 4 servMedium
PersianAdas Polo with Lentils and Dates
Adas polo is a hearty basmati rice with brown lentils, sweetness from dates, and a crispy onion topping.
55 min 4 servEasy
PersianLoobia Polo with Ground Beef
Loobia polo combines tender ground beef, green beans, and tomato with aromatic basmati rice for a filling everyday dish.
60 min 4 servMedium
PersianShirin Polo with Orange and Almonds
Shirin polo, the sweet Persian basmati rice with caramelized orange peel and almond flakes, is perfect for celebrations.
65 min 4 servMedium
PersianAlbaloo Polo with Cherries
Albaloo polo combines tart cherries with saffron-scented basmati rice in one of the most festive Persian dishes.
60 min 4 servMedium
PersianMorasa Polo, the Jeweled Rice
Morasa polo, the jeweled basmati rice, is decorated with saffron, raisins, orange peel, and pistachios for grand occasions.
80 min 6 servAdvanced
PersianHavij Polo with Carrot
Havij polo is a sweet and savory basmati rice with caramelized carrot, raisins, and chicken, loved by children and adults alike.
60 min 4 servMedium
PersianKalam Polo with Cabbage and Meatballs
Kalam polo combines small spiced meatballs and fried cabbage with fragrant basmati rice for true Iranian comfort food.
70 min 4 servMedium
PersianEstamboli Polo with Tomato
Estamboli polo is a simple tomato-based basmati rice with ground beef made in a single pot, perfect for weeknights.
50 min 4 servEasy
PersianReshteh Polo with Noodles
Reshteh polo mixes thin noodles with basmati rice, raisins, and dates, traditionally eaten at Persian New Year for good luck.
55 min 4 servMedium
PersianJoojeh Kabab with Saffron Rice
Joojeh kabab is saffron-marinated grilled chicken served with fluffy basmati rice and melted saffron butter.
50 min 4 servMedium