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Shivid Polow (Persian Dill Rice)

Shivid Polow is a Persian dill rice. This Instant Pot version takes only 4 minutes as opposed to the stove top version that takes an hour. You get the same results in the end. This rice is a great side dish for fish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Iranian
Keyword: instant pot, Iranian, side dish, Western Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • instant pot

Ingredients

  • 3 cups basmati rice washed and rinsed 3 times
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bunch dill chopped
  • 4 tbsp brewed saffron
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Set the function to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Put on the cover and press start.
    Iranian, side dish, rice
  • Release the pressure. Fluff with a fork.
    Iranian, side dish, rice