Instant Pot Baghali Polo (Persian Rice with Dill, Lima Beans and Leftover Chicken or Turkey)
Instant Pot Baghali Polo (Persian Rice with Dill, Lima Beans and Leftover Chicken or Turkey)
Make this buttery lima bean and fresh dill rice even more filling by adding some cooked chicken or turkey to the rice! If you leave the chicken out, please be sure to reduce the salt.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cups frozen baby lima beans
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- 2 cups leftover chicken or turkey
- 1 cup basmati rice soaked for 15 minutes then rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 large handful approx. 3-4 ounces fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Add Later:
- ½ teaspoon saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Press the sauté button, add the oil and allow it a minute to heat up. Then add the lima beans and ½ teaspoon salt and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. (This will help add flavor to the lima beans, do not skip this step).
- Add any leftover chicken/turkey, basmati rice, water, fresh dill, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 6 minutes at high pressure.
- Naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Open lid, stir in the butter and saffron.
Notes
- I use this brand of basmati rice and highly recommend it. The type of basmati you use can make a big difference!
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