Tahdig with Caramelized Shallots and Raisins – Eden Eats

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 shallots, finely sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 10 cups of water
• 2 1/2 tbs kosher salt for the water
• 5 tbs unsalted butter
• 2 tbs avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
• 1 large pinch of saffron soaked in 1 cup of hot water
• 1/2 cup raisins, apricots, dates, currants, whatever you have on hand
• 2 tablespoons whole milk yogurt