Sabzi polo is a delicious, aromatic, and fluffy herbed rice dish encased in a crunchy saffron layer called tahdig. It’s traditionally eaten by Iranians during Nowruz (Persian New Year).
Ingredients:
2 cups white long-grain basmati rice
3 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
2 ounces fresh coriander/cilantro
2 ounces fresh dill
2 ounces fresh parsley
5 scallions
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground saffron
4 tablespoons water, divided, plus more for boiling the rice
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