Description
A festive and colorful Persian rice dish with nuts, fruits, and spices that brings flavor and joy to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add salt.
- Add the rice and cook for about 10 minutes until parboiled. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the almonds, pistachios, and dried fruits until fragrant.
- Mix in the saffron and cinnamon.
- Layer the rice and the nut-fruit mixture in the pot, then cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Fluff the rice before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter while cooking the rice.
- This dish can be served with grilled meats for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg