Jeweled rice persian

Persian/Iranian Recipes

Persian Jeweled rice (Javaher polo), also known as Bride’s rice, or Morasah rice, is a popular dish across all Iran. Traditionally served in large amounts at weddings, festivals, family gatherings, and new year’s celebrations. It usually served on a big round white copper tray by placing the steamed plain persian rice in the center and garnished with fruits, nuts, flowers & saffron.

Morasa Polo is a gorgeous Persian jewelled rice dish with a delightful sweet and sour taste. This fragrant and beautiful dish doesn’t only look stunning, it tastes heavenly too! A variation of this jewelled rice dish is Shirin Polo, which translates to “sweet rice”. The only difference is that Mora

A magnificent Persian rice dish called jeweled rice (javaher polow) fit for a wedding banquet or a Thanksgiving table. This rice is studded with slivered pistachios (representing emeralds), almonds, barberries (representing rubies), slivers of sweetened orange and carrot peel and golden raisins. I used Najmieh Batmanglij’s New Food of Life directions for preparing the ingredients...Read More »

Shirin Polo is a special, jeweled rice is usually served at weddings to bring sweetness to the new couple. It's a sweet rice pilaf with dried fruit, nuts, and candied orange peel.

This lovely, Persian-style jeweled rice dish serves a crowd and will delight and impress everyone that tries it. Best of all, this dazzling beauty is a lot easier to make than you think and will make the perfect addition to any table.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups basmati rice 1 heaping tablespoon kosher salt White vinegar or apple cider vinegar (optional) Turmeric Saffron (optional) ~⅓ cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely diced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick matchsticks ¼ - ½ cup barberries, sorted, soaked, and rinsed (su

Easy saffron rice recipe that can be served plain or jazzed up with herbs and pomegranate. Ready in 30 minutes! Gluten-free.

Persian-Style Jeweled Rice is a classic dish often served at weddings but also is a beautiful side dish for roast chicken or turkey. #ProgressiveEats

Persian jeweled rice is a spectacular rice dish adorned with vibrant fruits and nuts that resemble gems. A true showstopper!