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Ingredients

• 1 tsp saffron threads
• 2 cups basmati rice (like Royal Basmati Rice (affiliate link))
• 1 to 2 tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp whole milk yogurt (Greek or otherwise)
• 2 tbsp grape seed oil, (or any healthy neutral-tasting oil of your choice )
• 1 cup dried cherries, (finely chopped )
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 to 8 tbsp unsalted butter, (cubed (see note #1))
• 3 tbsp pistachios, (roughly chopped for garnish )