Afghan Chicken Pulao

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion, sliced into pieces
• 3 Tbsp ghee - clarified butter (or use butter or olive oil)
• 2 cups basmati rice (long grain preferred)
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp Piquant Post Garam Masala blend
• pinch of saffron (optional)
• 1 tsp salt (optional)
• 1 cup shredded carrot (~1 large carrot)
• 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit like apricots)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• ~1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
• 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste (optional)
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth