3 persian apricot pilaf Recipes

water, salt, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cracked, cardamom seed (best to buy pods and break them open), juniper berries (mashed ), basmati rice (or other long grained rice), dried apricots, dried cherries, golden raisins, onion, unsalted butter, saffron (or 1 tsp turmeric), butter, for greasing, unsalted butter, melted

extra virgin olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1/2 pieces, paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, onion, chopped, chicken rice pilaf mix, reduced-sodium chicken broth, dried apricot, grated orange zest, almonds , toasted till fragrant