Esfenaj polo (Spinach pilaf): simple and convenient, rich in iron and fiber
Esfenaj polo (Spinach pilaf) is one of the best Iranian dishes that has a very good taste and color and you can easily prepare it at home and you only need fresh and delicious spinach. This dish may be cooked differently in any region of Iran, but we will teach you its special and original recipe.
This food is very useful and is high in fiber and iron due to the presence of spinach. Meat is also used in this dish, but you can prepare a dish suitable for vegetarians by removing it. You can learn the recipe of delicious authentic Iranian dishes in Yummcook.
Necessary ingredients to prepare Esfenaj polo (Spinach pilaf): simple and convenient, rich in iron and fiber
This recipe is suitable for 3 to 4 people, adding meat is a matter of taste.
Rice | 3 Cups |
Spinach | 500 Grams |
Minced meat | 250 Grams |
Onion | 1 |
Potatoes | 2 |
Pomegranate paste | 1 Spoon |
Raisins | 1 Cup |
Salt, pepper, turmeric | As needed |
Oil | As needed |
How to prepare Esfenaj polo (Spinach pilaf): simple and convenient, rich in iron and fiber
Step 1
First, put a suitable dish on the heat and add some oil in it and chop the onion and add it to it, then chop the potato and add it to it, and after it turns a little golden, add the minced meat to it. and fry together until the color of the meat changes.
Step 2
Add the spices to the meat and chop the spinach and add it to them and allow the spinach juice to dry and add the sour pomegranate paste and raisins to it and remove from the heat.
Step 3
Add rice in boiling water with 1 spoon of salt and let the rice kernels soften and drain and in a suitable container use any type of ingredients you like for cooking and add one step of rice and one step of spinach. Do this and continue until the end of the ingredients and rice and close the lid of the pot until the food is infused and put it on low flame for 40 minutes.
The benefits of Esfenaj polo (Spinach pilaf): simple and convenient, rich in iron and fiber
- High iron
- High antioxidant
- Rich in vitamins A and K
- Plenty of fiber
Disadvantages of Esfenaj polo (Spinach pilaf): simple and convenient, rich in iron and fiber
- Irritation of kidney stones
- Digestive problems
- Weight gain
- Drug interaction
Conclusion
Esfenaj polo (Spinach pilaf) is a delicious taste of spinach with rice, which Mastavan used as dinner or lunch, and it is very useful for people who suffer from constipation. This food has many fans in the northern regions of Iran and you can experience this taste and share your opinions with us.