Persian cranberry rice pilaf

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I recently spent a few days with Najmieh Batmanglij — known to many as the “Queen of Persian Cooking” — who opened me up to the cooking of her native Iran, and in particular to a rice dish called jeweled rice, or Javaher Polow. When I took my first bite, I almost cried from a near overload in flavor, fragrance, balance and a notable infusion of love in the grains of rice, tart little barberries, and strands of candied orange peel.

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Persian cranberry rice pilaf A delicious side dish to any persian feast 15 mins 30 mins 354 kcals serves 6 PERSIAN CRANBERRY RICE PILAF We had this gorgeous rice as a side dish to our alternative Christmas feast Friendsmas. I have always been hopeless at cooking rice for big groups of people- it nearly always gets all

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The RICE PILAF in this recipe is sensational. Tastes savoury but with a touch of apple sweetness, herby fragrance, combined with plump cranberries, warm crunch of walnuts, and with fresh apple providing a fabulous finishing touch. The chicken is sticky from the jam (great shortcut trick) and savoury from the seasoning spices. The key step that makes a real difference is "oven sautéing" onion and garlic first. Festive inspired midweek meal to have all year round! Recipe VIDEO below.

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Fragrant, slightly sweet, and delicious, Persian cranberry rice pilaf. This rice pilaf is perfect to serve as a side for Thanksgiving. It’s studded with dried cranberries and pistachio and super fragrant from sweet saffron. This saffron rice will be a hit all around!

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Looking for an exotic dinner idea packed with flavor and elegance? This Persian-Style Chicken Pilaf with fragrant saffron, tender chicken, and a hint of pomegranate is the perfect choice! Inspired by traditional Iranian cuisine, this dish is a celebration of warm spices, golden rice, and juicy chicken thighs, making it ideal for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner. Whether you're craving Middle Eastern flavors or want to impress your guests, this authentic Persian chicken rice…

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Rice Pilaf with Carrots and Raisins , Let’s make some delicious and flavorful rice with sweet carrots and raisins! This dish was inspired by my favorite Moroccan carrot salad made with raisins

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