Directions:
- Wash the rice, then soak in a mixture of 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, for 3 hours.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat, add cinnamon, cardamom, and black peppercorns; saute until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- Drain the rice, add to saucepan, stir to coat; increase heat to medium high.
- Stir in pistachios and/or barberries, if using; add enough water to cover rice by 1/2 inch and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Stick with me here, cut a piece of parchment paper to cover water surface, place lid on pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lift lid, remove parchment paper, and drizzle rice with saffron water; replace paper and lid and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt with the crushed garlic, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper, or to taste.
- Serve rice with caramelized onions sprinkled over top, and the seasoned yogurt on the side.
- NOTE: To make caramelized crispy onions, peel and halve an onion, and slice each half thinly. Slowly fry the onion in about 1 cup oil in a large saucepan or frying pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns a rich mahogany color. Strain on paper towels. The oil, now infused with the onion flavor, can be saved for other uses.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 314.62 Kcal (1317 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 163.31 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.15g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 44.2mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 29.38mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 130.38mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 32.19g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.73g | 7% | |
| Protein | 7.47g | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 24.6mg | 136% | |
| Calcium | 63.8mg | 6% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 232.99 Kcal (975 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 120.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.44g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 32.73mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 21.76mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 96.55mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.84g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 3.78g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.28g | 7% | |
| Protein | 5.53g | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 18.2mg | 136% | |
| Calcium | 47.3mg | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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