15 iranian saffron Recipes

white basmati rice, water, divided, white sugar (i use a bit less and add to taste, the fun part! lol), canola oil, rose water, powdered saffron (or more to taste), blanched slivered almonds, ground pistachios (garnish , it looks beautiful and tastes good with it), ground cinnamon (garnish )

broiler-fryer chickens, cut up, salt & pepper, butter or 1/4 cup ghee, onion, chopped, dried apricot, chopped, raisins , sultanas, cinnamon, water, saffron thread, water, cooked rice

oil , sesame, chicken breasts, cut in bite size pieces, onions , cut in cresents, orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, orange juice, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, saffron, oranges , peeled in segments, carrots , julienned, almonds , slivered, pistachio nuts, chopped finely

basmati rice , rinsed in cold water, date molasses (date syrup, dibs tamar in arabic, found in middle eastern shops), saffron, ground (i use a mortar and pestle. iranian saffron is definitely superior in taste and colour), cardamom, freshly ground, rose water (i prefer iranian, i find flower waters vary quite a bit in quality), sea salt , to taste, butter , a lot is needed to form the sought after crust (or ghee, (or more)

chicken drumsticks (you can use any chicken, but it is best made with chicken legs), onion, turmeric, water, saffron mixed with water, lemon juice

basmati rice, boneless chicken breasts (and skinless ), sour cherry (or black cherries or cherries), sugar, onions (medium), saffron, cooking oil, salt, black pepper (optional), potato (optional)

boneless lean lamb, diced, water, dried lentils, salt, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, saffron thread, hardboiled egg, chopped, prunes, chopped, raisins, chopped, egg, slightly beaten, sliced almonds, vegetable oil, butter, onions, finely chopped, stock or 1 cup broth, wine vinegar, lemons , juice of, sugar, reserved juices

grain rice, well-rinsed, water, salt, melted margarine, saffron , dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water (optional), frozen lima beans, dried dill weed, or 3/4 cup fresh, spinach, fresh or frozen, onions, peeled and thinly sliced, margarine or 2 tbsp oil, salt and pepper, soy yogurt

uncooked long-grain white rice, saffron thread, sugar, warm water, melted butter, butter , cut into cubes, baking potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced

fish fillets, skin removed (of your choice), fresh lime juice, olive oil, fresh coriander or 50 g cilantro, fresh parsley , plus, fresh parsley, to decorate, fresh mint, saffron, pomegranate powder, lime, salt, black pepper

olive oil, onions, sliced thin, garlic cloves, minced, cinnamon, nutmeg, walnuts, finely ground, pomegranate syrup, stock or 2 1/2 cups water, sugar, salt, pepper, saffron (optional), limes , juice of, bone-in poultry , of choice

butter, onion, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices, boneless lamb shoulder , trimmed of fat and cubed, water, salt, uncooked long-grain white rice, cut fresh dill, shelled fresh baby lima beans, butter, melted, saffron, crushed and dissolved in 1 tbsp warm water