village cooking the best Iranian Tahchin in the world Tahchine Morgh whit saffron rice ته چین مرغ

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric adds color but lacks saffron's unique flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas provide protein alternatives for vegetarians.

barberry

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Dried cranberries can mimic the tartness of barberries.

Soak rice in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

Boil water in a large pot, add rice, and cook until slightly tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain rice and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a bowl, mix yogurt, egg yolks, saffron, turmeric, salt, and pepper until smooth.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until golden, about 5 minutes.

Add cooked chicken and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon; mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

Combine rice with yogurt mixture, folding gently until well combined.

In a greased baking dish, layer half the rice mixture evenly on the bottom.

Spread the chicken mixture over the rice layer, then top with remaining rice mixture.

Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until top is golden brown.

Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.

Garnish with barberries, walnuts, raisins, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of rosewater before serving.

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