Shirin Polo, Full of Nuts and Nutritious

Among the traditional cuisine, is Shirin Polo is served in formal receptions and ceremonies. In the dish there are plenty of nuts and meat with rice, favorite to the Iranians who enjoy eating it a lot. The nutritionists believe that the recipe has a high nutritional value as it uses plenty of nuts which will provide your daily need of the body for energy as they are rich in plant protein, minerals and required fatty acids.
Ingredients
Serving 4
3 glasses rice, 480 kilocalories
400 g chicken fillets, 600 kilocalories
1/2 glass slivered pistachio and almond, 180 kilocalories
1 glass orange rind slices, no calories
1 glass onions, chopped, 25 kilocalories
4 tablespoons Canola oil, 360 kilovalories
Salt, ground black pepper, and saffron for seasoning, no calories
Directions
First, saute the chopped onions in oil in a pan and add the chicken fillets and keep sauteing. For preparing fillets, cut chicken into small pieces. Add the brewed saffron, salt, pepper and soaked orange rind slices to the ingredients and saute well. In another dish soak slivered pistachio and almond in rosewater and after straining the rice , cook it on low flame. When serving put the sauteed chicken and chopped onions in different layers. Don't forget to spread layers of silvered pistachio and almond in between. It is ready. Bon Appetit!
The dish, totally, contains 1,650 kilovalories; dividing between 4 people, each will get approximately 400 kilovalories. A plate of salad along with a glass of Doogh will add another 100 kilocalories to the gained energy.
Chicken helps to stabilize blood sugar
Chicken is a rich source of protein and compared to red meat it contains less fat; especially if you consume chicken breast. One good thing about chicken is that it is a source of an amino acid known as glutamine; if the body gets enough of it, blood sugar will be maintained. It is a source of energy for epithelial cells of the digestive system and will feed white blood cells.
Of course, Those who suffer from epilepsy should limit chicken consumption. They also should limit products which include glutamine since it will intensify their problem.
Almond, A Source of Vitamin E
Almonds are a source of plant calcium. Did you know that consuming almonds will reduce bad cholesterol? The studies show that consuming almonds 3 times a week habitually, each time 6 to 7 almonds are enough, will reduce bad cholesterol 10 perecent. Furthermore, almonds contain more vitamin E compared to the rest of the nuts. So those with poor fertility are recommended to use plenty of them.
Pistachios, Bone-makers
Pistachios are rich in fiber; especially if they are consumed fresh( 6 grams per 100 grams pistachios).
Pistachio contains a high amount of calories due to its abundant fat. therefore, it is perfect for thin people or those who need larger amount of energy during a day.
Some falsely believe that pistachios will resolve the problem of anemia whereas they mainly supply calcium rather than iron. Each 100 grams of the nuts will provide 58 micrograms of folate and as a result, those with heart diseases and pregnant women are advised to use abundant pistachios.
Rice, Strained or Not?
Many women often make strained rice in their receptions while it is recommended not to strain it! Katteh (non-strained rice) might not sound as charming as strained rice but it is indeed healthier. Rice seeds are usually crushed in Katteh but with little amount of water you can prevent this from happening. This way you will reduce its Glycemic index as well. Studies reveal that when rice is crushed its Glycemic index increases and results in frequent hunger. But if you make it in a way that rice seeds are not crushed or don't lose their shapes you can manage to lower Glycemic index as well. To do this you are recommended to apply vegetables and orange rind slices in the cuisine to preserve the shape of rice seeds. This way, you will feel full for a longer time.
What to Serve With the Food?
Since vegetables are rarely used in the cuisine, you'd better serve the dish with a plate of fresh vegetables salad or leafy vegetables. The best drink is Doogh with little salt and no gas which will complete your meal. Or you can apply Kefir instead!
If you are not desired, you can replace your salad with mixed yogurt, grated cucumbers, and dried aromatic herbs to serve with the dish.
Doogh is a savory yogurt-based beverage popular in Iran and Azerbaijan, It is sometimes carbonated and seasoned with mint. Outside Iran and Azerbaijan, it is known by different names.
Kefir or kephir, alternatively milk kefir, or búlgaros, is a fermented milk drink made with kefir "grains" and has its origins in the north Caucasus Mountains. It is prepared by inoculating cow, goat, or sheep milk with kefir grains.
Staleness and Unfreshness
Since rice mixed with meat and nuts easily go off, you'd better consume them quickly or if not desired put in the freezer ASAP to eat in the next meal. Try to remove the mixed ingredients from rice and keep in another dish. Sole rice will remain longer.
If you have a child who doesn't eat much, you are recommended to make small meatballs instead of chicken to encourage them to eat. Kids won't eat if they don't like the appearance of a food. so try to make the charming. Replace orange rind slices with carrots rings. Put some fried potato slices beside. But do not omit the nuts.
If you are obese, then apply little nuts. Add carrot slices, orange skin slices and cubed green bell peppers. Bring the chicken pieces into a boil in a pot of water to lower the amount of gained energy and fat.
If you suffer from heart disease, you'd better cut the chicken into pieces and then grill them. Instead of pistachio go for almonds. Apply steamed tomatoes and green bell peppers to educe the risk. Plus, apply little oil in your cuisine, and if possible use olive oil.