I used to feel that my failure to make good polo further invalidated my already broken “Persian-ness” so I avoided it altogether. You can serve baghali polo with mahi, pan-fried salmon, braised chicken breasts, braised chicken thighs or braised beef.

Persian rice cookers also have a nonstick pot, an all-important feature in ensuring that the tahdig keeps its shape when its comes out of the pan (though the vegetable oil also helps).

My Pars rice cooker is the most useful appliance in my kitchen and cooks rice to perfection every single time. If you want the crispy bottom, however, you're out of luck (unless you rig the timer on the machine, as some people do). I probably bought over a pound of fresh fava beans and by the time I shelled them, I ended up with one cup. But it does get crispy…does that mean the bottom is getting heated to a high enough point to make the olive oil bad for you? Hi, I’m sorry I asked that question about the olive oil before seeing that you already answered that question several times in the comments!

Add the onion, sprinkle with a small pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.Place the chicken tenders over the onion mixture, cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. I will show you that eating healthy can also mean you are eating delicious food with amazing flavours! Using a non-stick pan allows you to flip the rice out so you can serve the Kateh as in the picture above. If you prefer not to invest in a Persian rice cooker, you can use a deep, non-stick pot with a tight lid.

We are proud to feature an unmatched selection of delicacies from diverse traditions including Persian, Kurdish, Armenian, Turkish, and Afghani culinary worlds. Third-generation cheesemonger, Adam Moskowitz, joins Epicurious for the ultimate grilled cheese challenge.Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle simmer until the chicken and green beans are just cooked through and all the flavors come to life, about 15 minutes.