Split Pea Rice With Lamb (Shirin Polo) | Chopped

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 1/2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2/3 cup yellow split peas
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 cup orange peel, julienned and candied (store-bought or dried)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup slivered pistachios
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt