Shirin Polo - Persian Jeweled Rice  (Javaher or Morasa Polo)

WHAT YOU NEED

basmati rice  saffron orange  sugar  carrots oil onion, golden  barberries currants pistachios almonds persian 7 spice

almonds and pistachios. Drain, then peel. Next, cook onion in oil

SOAK

barberries, currants, and golden raisins until soft and plump

COOK

add drained orange peel, carrots, water, and sugar together in saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then lower to a simmer and simmer the whole thing for 15 minutes

ADD

oil to rice pot and add half the rice. Add half the other ingredients and half the spices. Mix and fluff entire mixture with a fork

ADD

remaining half of rice then the remaining ingredients and spices.

PUT IN

ground and steeped saffron over the rice 

POUR

and cook rice over low heat for 30 mins

COVER

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