Royal Delight: Sultan Reşat Pilaf - A Regal Ottoman Rice Dish

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati or long-grain rice
• 4 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying