Tomato bulgur pilaf (bolghur polo)
A traditional dish from Southern Khorasan, in Iran: a hearty dish made with cooked bulgur, chicken broth, onions, tomatoes, and chili paste.
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Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$15.74 $3.94 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.53
- $0.41
- $0.13
- $5.03
- $0.03
- $5.21
- $4.40
Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion, chili paste, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the onion and tomatoes are softened.
- Add the bulgur and the broth.
- Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat, until the bulgur has absorbed the liquid.
The bill
Tomato bulgur pilaf (bolghur polo)
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil$0.53
- 2 small onions, chopped$0.41
- 1 teaspoon of Turkish hot pepper paste$0.13
- 3 tomatoes, diced$5.03
- salt and pepper$0.03
- 2 cups of coarse bulgur, rinsed$5.21
- 1 cup of chicken broth$4.40
Total$15.74
that's $3.94 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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