Rice, Sour Cherries

Ingredients

• 1kg (about 2 pounds) basmati rice
• 2 tsp. salt plus 1 pinch
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4-5 tbsp. oil or melted margarine plus some for crust
• 1 kg (2 pounds) sour cherries (vishne)
• few teaspoons of saffron (no turmeric!), dissolved in a small amount of boiling water