Tahdig Recipe (Crispy Persian Rice) | Recipe Cart

Tahdig Recipe (Crispy Persian Rice) | Recipe Cart

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Crispy Persian Rice with saffron, yogurt, and cherries for a flavorful and delicious side dish. Perfect for special occasions or weeknight meals.

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  • Pot
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  • Nonstick skillet
  • Kitchen towel
  • Rubber band
  • Serving platter
  • Plate
  • Grater
  • Microplane
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Colander

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 )

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