Description
A vibrant and aromatic Persian dish featuring basmati rice, nuts, and dried fruits, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the rinsed rice and salt.
- Cook the rice for about 10-12 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, steep the saffron threads in orange juice for about 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the almonds, pistachios, raisins, and dried apricots.
- Stir in the cinnamon and cook for 2-3 minutes until the nuts are lightly toasted.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and gently mix in the saffron and orange juice.
- Cover and let it steam on low heat for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional nuts and dried fruits if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Feel free to add other dried fruits like cranberries or figs.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg