Another traditional Iranian food in a village style! Iran Village life

sour cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Fresh cherries are lower in sugar, while canned are more accessible.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color without the high cost of saffron.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats at a lower cost.

Chop onion and sauté in a pot until translucent.

Add lamb to the pot and brown it.

Stir in sour cherries, salt, black pepper, and turmeric; mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add rice to the pot and stir gently.

Cover the pot and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

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