Reshte Polo and Its nutritional Value

People in the past would make Reshte Polo on new year's eve; they believed that they would mange to finish their jobs like following a piece of a rope to the end.
But the point is, is Reshte Polo nutritious at all? And who can consume the dish?
Here we go to discuss the cuisine in depth. So read through to find the answer!

Directions

Put round meat in a mixing bowl and mix with grated onion. Sprinkle with the spices. Shape pieces of the mixture into small meatballs and saute in a frying pan a bit. Remove the seeds of dates and add along with the raisins and saute in a saucepan. Then add to the meatballs.
Strain rice and Reshte noodles and put in a pot. Spread the mixture in different layers onto the top and put the lid wrapped in a piece of cloth. allow to cook on low heat. For Tahdig, you can apply thin slices of butternut squash to multiply the nutritional value of the dish.
Tahdig is a specialty of Iranian cuisine consisting of crisp rice taken from the bottom of the pot in which the rice is cooked. It is traditionally served to guests at a meal.

Ingredients

Serving 4
2 glasses rice, 320 kilocalories
1 glass Polo Reshte Noodles, 160 kilocalories
450 g ground meat, 650 kilocalories
6 tablespoons sultana raisins, 180 kilocalories
18 dates, 360 kilocalories
1 medium onion, 20 kilocalories
3 tablespoons liquid oil, 270 kilocalories
Saffron, salt and ground black pepper powder for seasoning, no calories
The cuisine contains 2,000 kilocalories of energy; each person will receive 500 kilocalories. Serving with a plate of salad or a bowl of yogurt will give each person 600 kilocalories.
Polo Reshte Noodles,Full of Energy
Reshte made out of wheat, the main ingredient, is placed in the group of bread and grains at the bottom of the food guide pyramid and 1/2 glass of ts cooked form equals 1 bread unit, containing 80 kilocalories of energy. So equally Reshte is like rice in terms of its energy and can be fattening and if overused it can lead to obesity.As it was said earlier, the excess of the gained energy of fatty food substances, of course if they contain sugar) will turn into triglyceride.
Noodles are formed in the factories based on the sticky feature of wheat protein. So if you are allergic to this protein, ( suffering from Celiac), don't ever think of trying the dish.
Red meat, Twice a week At Most
Red meat includes more saturated fat compared to chicken and fish. Therefore the elderly should limit its consumption. Ground meat, which contains a lot of fat, should most be avoided. Besides, many families would fry ground meat in oil; each 1 tablespoon of liquid oil will add 45 kilocalories to the energy. But red meat a rich source of protein and iron and can prevent you from anemia ( widespread among women). Therefore, it's not a good idea to omit this animal product; the best thing is to consume it not more than twice week.
Raisins, A Traveler From Egypt
Travelers from Egypt were the pioneers who cultivated grapes about 6,000 years ago. They found out that if the grapes were bushy and got dry, they would get sweeter and
Raisins are of different types; the best and high-quality is seedless raisins. But generally, raisin is a good source of fiber and full of antioxidants. Plus it contains a high energy. According to the studies, Raisins can reduce oral pathogenic microbes, thereby decreasing dental caries. An interesting point is that it might sound like raisins increase the risk of tooth decay as they are sweet and sticky but research shows something quite the opposite. Of course, studies are still ongoing. This feature is attributed to existing phytochemicals in raisins. 2 ablseppons of the dried fruit equals 1 fruit unit and contains 60 kilocalories of energy.
What to Serve with the Food?
It is recommended to have your dish with a plate of fresh vegetables such as lettuce, wheat sprouts, tomatoes, carrots, and broccoli. Give your salad a nice flavor with fresh lemon juice. As a drink, go for a low-fat glass of Doogh to complete your meal with a dairy product.
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.
If you are diabetic, you should limit consuming the dish; as it contains rice and noodles which are a source of carbohydrates( sugar). You can consume 4 tablespoons of the dish along with 1 glass of cooked or fresh vegetables and 1 glass of fresh grapefruit. You are recommended to leave out raisins and dates from your ingredients list.
If you have blood fat, you are advised to replace red meat with chicken breast, and of course with little oil. Make sure not to eat more than 8 tablespoons of rice. 1 glass of yogurt mixed with a grated zucchini and 3 tablespoons of wheat sprouts will be a good idea.