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Chelō va Tahdīg [Steamed Rice with Crispy Potatoes | vegan]

Chelō va Tahdīg [Steamed Rice with Crispy Potatoes | vegan]

This fluffy, long-grained steamed basmati rice is crowned by its prized, crispy potato bottom layer known as *tahdīg*.
Max Hoberman 25 Apr 2026

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