Loobia Polo

What is it?

Green beans and minced or diced meat are cooked down with tomato, cinnamon and turmeric, then layered with parboiled rice and steamed together.

Because the filling is mixed through rather than served alongside, the rice takes on its colour and seasoning.

The Persian table

A common family meal, usually served with yogurt or a simple salad rather than a separate stew.

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