One-Pot Moorcheh Polo
This flavorful Persian One-Pot Moorcheh Polo recipe is an easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken, fragrant saffron, and fluffy basmati rice for a satisfying dinner experience.
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August 14, 2023
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This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!

Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 4 chicken thighs, deboned and skinned, cubed
- 3 cups basmati rice (900 g)
- 2 cups golden potato (450 g), diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 6 tablespoons black cumin seeds
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 ½ cups water (840 mL)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 647
- Fat 11g
- Carbs 100g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 33g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot and in it over medium heat, cook onions until softened.
- Add chicken and pan fry, flipping when lightly-browned.
- Add all spices and seasonings to the pot and toast until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and the rice to the pot and cover with the water.
- Bring the water to a slow simmer, covering the pot with a lid.
- Once at a slow simmer, give the rice and the rest of the ingredients a quick stir every 5 minutes until the rice is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Cover the pot with a lid between each stir.
- Once the water is all absorbed, stop stirring further. Bring the ingredients to the center from the sides to make a dome. Cook on low for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
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