Description
Persian Jeweled Rice with Barberries is a fragrant and colorful dish featuring basmati rice, saffron, and a mix of nuts and dried fruits. It’s a traditional Persian dish often served at celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1/4 cup barberries
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Dissolve saffron in 2 tbsp warm water and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden.
- Add almonds, pistachios, apricots, raisins, and barberries. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and salt.
- Add the drained rice and mix well.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Drizzle saffron water over the rice and fluff gently before serving.
Notes
- Soaking the rice helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Barberries can be substituted with cranberries if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Persian rice, jeweled rice, barberries, saffron rice, festive rice