Tahdig ته‌دیگ

Ingredients مواد لازم

• 3 cups basmati rice
• 3 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp saffron, dissolved in 3 tbsp hot water
• Salt
• 2 tbsp plain yoghurt (for yoghurt tahdig variation)
• Pinch of turmeric

Method دستورالعمل

1. Rinse rice until water runs clear. Soak in salted water for 30 min.
2. Parboil rice in heavily salted boiling water for 6-7 min. It should be firm in the centre. Drain.
3. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add turmeric.
4. For yoghurt tahdig: mix 2 cups of parboiled rice with yoghurt and saffron water. Press into pot as base layer.
5. Pile remaining rice in a dome shape. Make holes with the handle of a spoon for steam.
6. Wrap lid in a clean tea towel. Cook on high for 3 min, then reduce to lowest heat for 40 min.
7. To unmould: place pot briefly in cold water, then invert onto a large plate.