Baghali Polo or Timman Bagilla (Dill Rice)

Name: Baghali Polo or Timman Bagilla (Dill Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3.5 cups basmati rice; 800 g cooked (frozen & peeled fava beans OR 800g cooked lima beans); 1 large onion; 3 cups fresh dill, finely chopped (approximately 1 very big bunch); 5 tablespoons olive oil + 2 tablespoons (for rice); 4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or replace with water)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Baghali Polo or Iraqi Timman Bagilla is a popular rice dish made with fava beans and dill. It's so flavourful and comes together in one pot. You can make it with meat or keep it vegetarian. A must try if you are bored of plain old rice!

Updated at: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:08:49 GMT