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Persian Jeweled Rice (Morasa Polo) — Persian recipe
Persian Jeweled Rice (Morasa Polo), photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Persian Jeweled Rice (Morasa Polo)

A celebration rice from Iran: fluffy steamed basmati scented with saffron and cardamom, studded with candied orange peel, sweet carrots, tart barberries, golden raisins, almonds and pistachios, like a platter of gems. It's traditionally served at weddings, with saffron chicken.

At a glance

Cuisine
Persian
Category
Side
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
6 servings
Calories
About 450 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Medium
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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