Aromatic Persian-Style Chicken Pilaf with Saffron and Nuts - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups basmati rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 500g chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
• ½ cup sultanas or golden raisins
• ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
• ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
• Fresh coriander or parsley
• Pomegranate seeds (optional)