Carrot Rice

     "Havij Polo"

• 2 Cups Rice
• 3 Carrots
• 5 pieces Chicken Thighs
• 1 Tsp Zafran (Saffron)
• Salt, Turmeric, Bay Leaves
• 5 Tbsp vegetable Oil

PREPARATIONS:

1- Soak the rice with 1 Tsp salt for 1 hour in a pot.
2- Add 1 Tsp Zafran (saffron) to 1/4 cup boiling water.
3- Slice Carrots in small pieces (recommended) or grate the carrots.
4- 6 cups boiling water

DIRECTIONS:

1- Put the chicken thighs in a small pot, Add salt, turmeric and bay leaves and cover with boiling water and simmer for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
2- Fry the sliced carrots in a pot with 2 tbsp vegetable oil until tender.
3- Simmer the soaked rice until tender and drain the rice in a colander.
4- Mix the fried carrots and the drained rice until well mixed.
5- Pour 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot.
6- Lay the cooked chicken thighs across the pot.
7- Add the rice and carrots mixture to the pot and spread across to cover the chicken thighs.
8- Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil on top of the rice.
9- Cover the pot with a large napkin and put the lid on top.
10- Cook 20 to 25 minutes.
11- Remove the napkin, add the saffron to the pot and cover it back with the lid and cook for 15 more minutes.

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