Rinse basmati rice in cold water until clear, then soak in salted water for 20 minutes. Drain. Boil lima beans for 3–5 ...

In my column Saturday on learning to cook perfect pilaf, I confessed that I still had yet to master making tah-dig, that crust of browned rice that is the hallmark of a great Persian cook.

Few dishes capture the essence of Persian hospitality and celebration like Zereshk Polo ba Morgh. With its vibrant saffron rice, jewel-like barberries, and rich, tomato-braised chicken ...

Allow me to introduce you to every Iranian home cook’s secret weapon: the Persian rice cooker, or what I affectionately refer to as my “cheat pot.” Just about every Iranian home cook I know ...

The Pars Persian rice cooker has received an average rating of four stars on Amazon, many from customers who enjoy tahdig as much as I do.. Mom, look what I made! Shane Lou / TODAY “Thrilled to ...

Still, Persian rice, or polo, can’t be replicated in the microwave (if someone has managed to passably do so, please let me know). Polo’s pillowy texture is achieved through multiple steps: ...

One of the most coveted parts of any Persian rice dish is tahdig, the crisp-fried rice at the bottom of the pot, which when flipped becomes like the crown of the rice platter. You can skip making ...