Dill Rice Recipe

Learn how to make perfect dill rice — light, flavorful, and simple with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.

Course Dinner, Main Course, Sides

Cuisine International, Middle Eastern, Persian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Medium Cooking Pot

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati Rice; Or Jasmine Rice. Rinsed until water runs clear.
1 cup dried dill
2 garlic cloves; chopped
4 cups water
1 cup sweet peas frozen or canned
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoon salt; Or to taste
½ teaspoon ground pepper; or to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in the dill and cook briefly to release the flavor for about 45 seconds; stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the rinsed rice and toast lightly for 2 minutes. Stir often.
Pour in water and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 14 minutes.
After 14 minutes, reduce the heat to low and remove the lid, and add the peas. Add the peas, fluff the rice.
Serve warm and enjoy!
The key is allowing the rice to steam gently at the end — this creates that signature fluffy texture.

Notes

Tips For Perfect Dill Rice

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
Use a pot with a tight-fitting lid to help trap steam.
Add peas at the end so they stay bright green.
You can wrap the pot lid with a kitchen towel to absorb condensation — a traditional Persian technique that helps keep rice from becoming soggy.
Brown rice can be used but will require a longer cooking time.

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