Vegan Persian Style Baghali Ghatogh with Yogurt

This vegan-friendly recipe is an easy way to enjoy a delicious version of traditional Persian dish Baghali Ghatogh with Yogurt! It’s full of flavor from spices like turmeric powder, black pepper, cumin powder, garlic, fava beans, and dill that are cooked together with basmati rice before being served topped off with plain yogurt! Enjoy!

Cooking Equipment:

• Medium saucepan • Measuring cups • Measuring spoons • Wooden spoon

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Cuisine:

Persian

Keywords:

Vegan, Persian, Baghali Ghatogh, Yogurt

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons dried fava beans (broad beans)

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

1/4 cup plain yogurt

Cooking Instructions:

Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the turmeric powder, black pepper, and cumin powder and stir to combine. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the drained basmati rice to the saucepan and stir to combine with the spices and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly toasted.

Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.

Once cooked through, add in the fava beans and dill and stir to combine with the rice mixture. Cover with a lid again and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice again.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving with plain yogurt on top as desired! Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 200 kcal; Fat – 8 g; Carbohydrates – 25 g; Protein – 7 g; Sodium – 300 mg; Fiber – 4 g

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Did You Know?

Persian cuisine is known for its use of herbs, spices, and fruits, which give it a distinct and rich flavor.