Easy Iranian Tomato Cinnamon Pilaf

Iranian Tomato Cinnamon Pilaf, also known as ‘Dami Gojeh Farangi’, is a popular dish in Iranian cuisine. The combination of tomatoes and cinnamon gives this pilaf a unique and delicious flavor.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Easy Iranian Tomato Cinnamon Pilaf

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Iranian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Basmati rice
• 3 large Tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
3. Add the tomatoes, cinnamon stick, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
4. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir well to coat the rice with the tomato mixture.
5. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.