INGREDIENTS
1/2 tsp
saffron threads
2 tbsp
butter (or coconut oil)
1/4 tsp
fennel seeds
1 2/5 tsp
cumin seeds
1
rounded 1/8 tsp cinnamon
1
rounded 1/8 tsp cardamom
1
rounded 1/8 tsp allspice
1
medium onion, diced
1 1/2 cups
basmati rice, rinsed well
2
bay leaves
finely julienned rind of 1 lemon
1/4 cup
dried tart cherries
1/4 cup
dried Turkish apricots, diced
1/4 cup
dried figs, diced
1/4 cup
slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup
pistachios, toasted
seeds of 1 pomegranate for garnish