BAHGALI POLO

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This is the number one, all-around favorite in my household. It literally translates to beans and rice, but it is, oh, so much more than that. See notes for vegetarian options. You can use other beans for this recipe, such as broad beans and fava beans. This also works well with chicken in place of the lamb.

Provided by Sarah Kelly

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ pounds basmati white rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup butter, divided
2 onion, halved and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons dried dill weed, or more to taste
1 tablespoon hot water
1 pint plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Thoroughly rinse rice and transfer to a large bowl. Pour enough water over the rice to cover by a few inches and soak for 1 hour; drain.
  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook lima beans in boiling water until tender, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and rice to the boiling water and cook until rice is partially softened, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Season lamb with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir lamb in melted butter until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer lamb to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in skillet until translucent, about 7 minutes. Return lamb to skillet; add dill and cooked lima beans. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon hot water. Spoon about 1/3 the partially cooked rice into the saucepan. Layer about half the lamb mixture over the rice layer. Repeat layering 1/2 the remaining rice, the remaining lamb mixture, and finishing with the remaining rice. Cut the remaining 3 tablespoons butter into cubes and arrange atop the top rice layer.
  • Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the rice is completely tender, about 30 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes before serving with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 898.1 calories, Carbohydrate 137.9 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 537.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Andrew Carter
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I made a few changes to this recipe and it turned out great. I used brown rice instead of white rice, and I added some chopped vegetables to the pot.


Dennis
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Munsif Khan
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The rice was dry and the chicken was overcooked.


Md Nafiul
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This was a great recipe to try something new. I'm not sure if I'll make it again, but I'm glad I gave it a shot.


My Id
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I'm always looking for new and interesting rice dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of rice, fava beans, and herbs is really unique and delicious.


cynthia chizoba
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are incredible.


AZIZ SWAR
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and authentic Persian dish.


Sajjadali Khaldi
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I've never had Bahgali Polo before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This dish is packed with flavor and the rice is cooked to perfection.


The Arachnid
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Tanner Martin
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Nischol Magar
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I'm not a big fan of rice, but this dish was delicious. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and well-seasoned.


Rick Quinton
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.


Richard Lewis
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The combination of flavors in this dish is incredible. The sweetness of the dates and the tanginess of the lime really compliment each other.


Allie Brown
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Joel Pizarro
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy.


Ffyd Thfh
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My family loved this dish! The flavors were amazing and it was easy to make.


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