Key Parameters
Equipment
Non-stick pot with tight lid (preferably Persian 'dig')Steamer basket for parboilingParchment paper for tahdig protection
Steps
- 1.
Kalam Polo ba Mahi (Caspian coastal towns): Cabbage tahdig absorbs fish oils while keeping rice fluffy
- 2.
Shomal-style Polo (Gilan province): Layered with garlic chives (tareh) for regional flavor
- 3.
Wedding Polo (Mazandaran): Saffron-streaked rice contrasts with dark cabbage crust