Aromatic Persian Pilaf by @cuisinovia

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🍚

190 g

Basmati Rice

🧅

200 g

Onion

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🧈

30 g

Unsalted Butter

🌼

0.1 g

Saffron

💧

120 ml

Water

🌰

70 g

Almonds

🍇

75 g

Raisins

🍑

35 g

Dried Apricots

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🫚

2 g

Cardamom Pods

🌿

1 g

Cumin Seeds

🟡

0.75 g

Turmeric

🧂

0.6 g

Black Pepper

🧂

6 g

Salt

❤️

45 g

Pomegranate

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Slice the onion, finely chop the garlic, crush the cardamom pods, and finely chop the dried apricots.

    onion
    garlic
    cardamom pods
    dried apricots
    🔪knife
    🟫cutting board

  2. Step 2/13

    Bring plenty of salted water to a boil in the large saucepan.

    salt
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/13

    Boil the basmati rice until just al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    basmati rice
    🍲large saucepan

  4. Step 4/13

    Drain the rice thoroughly through the colander. Spread it in an even layer on the baking tray to cool completely.

    basmati rice
    🧺colander
    🟫baking tray

  5. Step 5/13

    Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over the saffron in a mixing bowl. Leave it to infuse for 5 minutes.

    saffron
    boiling water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups

  6. Step 6/13

    Toast the cumin seeds and crushed cardamom in the dry frying pan over medium heat until fragrant and slightly darker.

    cumin seeds
    cardamom pods
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/13

    Transfer the toasted spices to a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and 10 g butter to the frying pan.

    cumin seeds
    cardamom pods
    olive oil
    unsalted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/13

    Sauté the sliced onion and chopped garlic in the hot fat until the onion begins to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.

    onion
    garlic
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/13

    Add the almonds to the frying pan. Sauté until lightly toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    almonds
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/13

    Season the onion mixture with turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

    ground turmeric
    ground black pepper
    salt
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  11. Step 11/13

    Add the raisins, chopped dried apricots, and toasted spice mixture. Stir until the dried fruit is warmed through.

    raisins
    dried apricots
    cumin seeds
    cardamom pods
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/13

    Add the cooled basmati rice and saffron-infused water to the frying pan. Fold gently until the rice is evenly yellow and heated through.

    basmati rice
    saffron
    boiling water
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/13

    Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish. Garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving.

    pomegranate seeds
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Vegetables, Dairy, Spices, Nuts, Dried Fruit, Oils, Seasonings

Ingredients

Basmati rice, Onion, Garlic, Unsalted butter, Saffron, Water, Almonds, Raisins, Dried apricots, Olive oil, Cardamom pods, Cumin seeds, Turmeric, Black pepper, Salt, Pomegranate

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Egg-free

Calories

390 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Dietary fiber: 5g, Total fat: 15g, Saturated fat: 4g, Sugar: 15g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2.4mg, Potassium: 370mg, Magnesium: 75mg, Sodium: 590mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 5.1mg, Vitamin B6: 0.2mg, Vitamin C: 4mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large saucepan, colander, baking tray, frying pan, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

stovetop, electric kettle

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Main Course

Occasions

Festive buffet, Holiday dinner, Christmas, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Persian, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Iran, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Chewy, Crunchy

Flavors

Aromatic, Warmly spiced, Sweet, Savory, Nutty, Fruity

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave at room temperature longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool quickly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in airtight portions,Thaw in the fridge before reheating)