Persian Jewelled Rice | Tilda Professionals

Ingredients

• 500g Tilda Original pure basmati rice, rinsed well
• ½ tsp saffron threads
• 4 tbsp butter (or coconut oil)
• ¼ tsp fennel seeds
• ¼ tsp cumin seeds
• ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp of ground cardamom
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• finely julienned rind of 1 lemon
• 120g cup dried barberries
• 150g dried apricots, diced
• 100g cup orange peel
• 100g cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 100g cup pistachios, toasted
• 1 pomegranate seeded for garnish
• 100g of Butter