Sabzi Palau with Lima beans

 
This is my version of a traditional Iranian dish, sabzi palau (veggie rice). This type of rice tastes perfect with fish. Serve with a salad and plain yoghurt. This recipe is good for 2-3 people.


You need:

1 1/2 cup basmati rice
fresh cilantro
fresh dill
fresh parsley
vegetable oil
salt
cumin seeds
2 1/2 dl (1 cup) frozen Lima beans

Instructions:

1. Wash rice and soak in water for 2-3 hours before cooking.

2. Wash and clean equal amounts of the fresh herbs, and chop into small pieces (adjust the amount after personal taste). Mix it all together in a bowl and set aside.

3. Heat water in a big pan. When boiling add the rice, and let it boil for 5-10 min. Put the rise in a strainer to let the water rinse off.

4. Heat up 2 1/2 dl (1 cup) of water in the big pan. Add vegetable oil and salt, bring to a boil. Add the rice and mix it slowly with the fresh herbs. Add some cumin seeds on top of the rise. Make some 5-6 holes in the rise (so that the water can evaporate while cooking). Cover the pan with a kitchen towel, and then cover the pan with the lid.

5. Cook on medium/high heat for 5 min, then lower the heat and cook for additional 25 min.

6. Meanwhile, bring water to boil in a pan. Add the Lima beans and cook according to the instructions.  I like them soft, so I boil them a few min longer than suggested recommendations.

7. When rise is ready mix it with the Lima beans.

8. Serve with your favorite fish, salad and plain yoghurt.

Enjoy!