Flavorful Persian Chicken Pilaf with Rice and Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 and a half cups of basmati rice
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder
• A teaspoon of cinnamon, ground
• A tablespoon of ground cumin
• A tablespoon of ground coriander
• Half a teaspoon of saffron, soaked in warm water
• Add a pinch of salt and pepper as per your liking
• 500 grams of boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into small pieces
• 3 cups of chicken broth
• 2 spoonfuls of ghee or butter without salt
• A quarter cup of pistachios, roughly chopped
• Toast half a cup of slivered almonds
• Half a cup of sultanas or golden raisins
• Chopped parsley or coriander leaves
• Optional: use pomegranate arils