Persian Pilaf with Dried Fruits

Ingredients

Basmati rice 1 cup

Vegetable broth 400 ml

Dried apricots 100 g

Raisins 50 g

Nuts 50 g

Onion 1 pc

Turmeric 1/4 tsp

Cinnamon 1 pinch

Orange zest 1 tsp

Salt 1 pinch

Butter 1 tbsp

Soak the rice in cold water for 1 hour. Pour boiling water over the dried apricots and raisins for 10 minutes, then drain in a colander and pat dry. Fry the nuts in a dry, heated frying pan, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Peel, chop the onion, and fry in hot oil for 4 minutes.

Drain the rice in a colander, rinse with cold water, and shake well. Add to the fried onions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and 50 ml of water, then add the dried apricots and raisins. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add turmeric, cinnamon, and salt, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Remove the pilaf from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Then add the nuts and orange zest, stir gently, and divide among bowls.

Enjoy!