Wash rice in lukewarm water until water runs clear.
Then soak in cold water to cover for at least 2 hours but up to 24 hours. Drain, rinse, and drain again.
In a large heavy saucepan, bring 8 cups water to boil over medium heat. Add salt.
Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse and then drain again.
To make the filling, fill a small sauce pan with cold water.
Add orange zest and bring to a boil. Drain and then repeat.
In a medium sauce pan, combine the zest, water, sugar and turmeric and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until syrupy, about 20 minutes.
Let cool and then stir in nuts.
In a large heavy saucepan heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over high heat.
Stir in the turmeric, the 2 tablespoons of water.
Spread 1/3 of rice in the sauce pan.
Scatter half of the zest filling over top, cover with half the remaining rice, then remaining filling, then mound remaining rice over top.
Using wooden spoon handle, poke 7 deep holes in the rice.
Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
Place a kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels over top of pan.
Cover with lid and cook over medium heat until steam appears, about 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and bottom is crisp, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	272.38 Kcal (1140 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.18g	23%
Sodium	1755.18mg	73%
Potassium	123.61mg	3%
Total Carbs	33.49g	11%
Sugars	30.32g	121%
Dietary Fiber	1.64g	7%
Protein	3.33g	7%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	64.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.39 Kcal (316 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.2g	23%
Sodium	485.79mg	73%
Potassium	34.21mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.27g	11%
Sugars	8.39g	121%
Dietary Fiber	0.45g	7%
Protein	0.92g	7%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	17.9mg	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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