Morasa polo

Morasa polo is a traditional Persian rice dish. This jewelled rice dish (morasa means jewels) is prepared with basmati rice, butter, olive oil, tahdig (the crunchy golden bottom rice layer), liquid saffron, dried barberries, orange peel, almonds, pistachios, carrots, onions, sugar, and raisins. Traditionally, each ingreident is sautéed separately and caramelized with sugar. When served, morasa polo is placed on a serving platter, then garnished with pomegranate seeds and drizzled with melted butter or ghee and rose water. The dish is especially popular at Persian festivals such as Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and weddings.