Jewel Rice (Morasa Polo)
Morasa Polo is a traditional, festive, and incredibly delicious dish that’s usually prepared on holidays, for guests, or special occasions. It adds a vibrant, aromatic, and flavorful touch to our table, making our day even more enjoyable. The word “Morasa” means “jeweled,” and what a fitting name for this stunning dish! Let’s dive into the recipe for this extraordinary dish.
Ingredients for Morasa Polo
- Tavazo’s Morasa Polo Mix (includes slivered almonds, slivered pistachios, barberries, and sweetened orange peel)
- Fragrant local rice
- Brewed saffron
- Salt and black pepper
- Oil
- Rosewater and cinnamon
How to Prepare Morasa Polo with Tavazo’s Morasa Polo Mix
The Tavazo Morasa Polo mix doesn’t require much preparation. The orange peel is sweetened, so you just need to soak the mix in water for 10 minutes. Then, drain the water and sauté the mixture with a bit of oil, salt, and black pepper over low heat. Finally, you can add a touch of rosewater and cinnamon.
Set the pan aside and cook the rice in your usual way, either plain or saffron-infused.
If you like, you can sauté some raisins and add them to the Morasa Polo mix.
This dish can be made with or without meat. So, you can prepare some meat or chicken pieces, along with golden fried onions. Don’t forget to add some brewed saffron to the Morasa Polo mix in the end, regardless of which method you choose.
Now, serve the rice on a platter and decorate each corner with this delicious and colorful mix!
اNutritional Value of Morasa Polo
Every 100 grams of Morasa Polo contains around 330 calories.
If you pair Morasa Polo with salad or vegetables, it becomes a complete meal of carbohydrates, protein, and greens, providing your body with the necessary energy, vitamins, and minerals for daily activities.
- Protein: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 39 grams
- Total Fat: 9 grams
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Benefits of Morasa Polo
Thanks to the almonds and pistachios, Morasa Polo is a great source of protein, healthy fats, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and a variety of vitamins.
Rice is a primary source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, calcium, etc., which helps keep you full and is a staple in many diets.
If you prepare this dish with meat or chicken, it becomes an excellent source of protein, which can significantly contribute to optimal brain and body function.
Saffron and barberries are rich in antioxidants, essential for strengthening the immune system and providing a boost of energy and vitality after a meal.
Author: Zahra Barani