Zereshk Iranian Pilaf Recipe By Chef Saad Butt | Iranian Style Quick Delicious Pilaf Recipe MasalaTv

barberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries provide a similar tartness, while raisins are more economical.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers a vibrant color, while paprika is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts maintain a similar texture, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Prepare spices: grind 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 stick cinnamon, 1 small whole coriander, and 3-4 green cardamom.

Heat cooking oil in a pot and add sliced onions, sautéing until golden brown.

Add whole spices and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Add 2-3 pieces of chicken tikka and cook until they are well colored.

Stir in 1 sliced tomato and mix well with the chicken.

Add salt and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder to the mixture.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cover the pot to let the chicken cook through.

In a separate pot, boil 1/2 kg of basmati rice until partially cooked, then drain.

Layer the partially cooked rice over the chicken mixture in the pot.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of raisins on top of the rice.

Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.

Serve the pilaf in a traditional clay pot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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