Zereshk Polo
Why not experience it for yourself and prepare some mouthwatering Zereshk Polo with Persian Saffron Chicken, using Tilda Pure Basmati? The fragrant saffron rice, topped with sweet and sour barberries and crunchy pistachios and almonds is a treat for all senses. Pair it with fall-off-the-bone tender chicken in a mild saffron-tomato sauce and let the party for your taste buds begin! Courtesy of Hami Sharafi.
- Servings: 4
Source: Tilda Rice UK
Ingredients
- For the Zereshk Polo
- / 2 US cups Tilda Pure Basmati Dry Rice
- / 8 1/2 US cups water
- / 1/2 US cup dried barberries
- slivered pistachios
- slivered almonds
- vegetable oil
- sugar
- saffron
- ice cubes
- salt
- For the Chicken
- chicken legs, skin removed
- tomato paste
- large onion
- / 2 US cups boiled water
- turmeric
- black pepper
- Salt to taste