Stir in the bloomed saffron. Turn off the heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes. The natural oil from the walnuts and chicken will rise to the top. That’s a sign of a khoresh that is jā-oftādeh, a ...

A little lighter, the sholeh zaard, traditional Persian rice pudding with saffron, served cold, is the perfect end to the ...

Sabzi polo, or herbed rice, is a traditional dish that's typically served for Nowruz, the Persian New Year. To make it, you'll oil the pot and spread a saffron-yogurt-egg mixture over the bottom ...