Persian Sabzi Polo (Herb Rice with Fava Beans)

Ingredients

• 2 cups avarakkai / broad beans fresh
• 1 bunch cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 1 bunch optional: dill fresh chopped
• 1 bunch parsley fresh chopped
• 16 servings ground cinnamon to taste
• 16 servings ground turmeric to taste
• 1 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 0.5 cup water 
• 4 cups rice long-grain white uncooked

Equipment

• sauce pan
• pot

Directions

1. In a large saucepan bring water to a boil. Rinse rice; stir into boiling water. Boil just until rice rises to the surface of the water.
2. Drain rice and return it to the saucepan. Stir in the oil and water.
3. Mix in the dill, parsley, cilantro, fava beans, turmeric, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
4. Cook the rice over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. Note: It's normal to end up with crispy rice (called Tadig) on the bottom of the pot after cooking; it's delicious.