Cranberry-Pistachio Biryani » US Cranberries

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried cranberries
• 2 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 T vegetable oil, plus more for frying
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely julienned (1/4 cup)
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups unsalted, shelled, pistachios (8 1/2 oz.)
• 1/2 cup chopped, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon garam masala Salt
• 4 T unsalted butter, melted
• 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro