Iranian Chicken with Rice Morgh Polou Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 4 pieces Chicken (bone-in, thighs and/or drumsticks preferred)
• 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons Hot water
• 1 large Onion
• 3 small Garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup Yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 3 tablespoons Oil (vegetable or olive oil)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
• 1 medium Potato (optional, for crispy tahdig crust)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 6 cups Water