23 saffron basmati rice pilaf Recipes

grain rice , i use basmati, which is sold in burlap sacks at health food stores or farmer markets, carrots, onions, lamb meat - preferably leg or shoulder with some fat on it, melted lamb fat or vegetable oil, boiling water, heaping tbsp coarse salt, black pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric or a pinch of saffron for color, tarragon, dried barberries (optional), head of garlic , un-peeled

saffron thread, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, vegetable oil, divided, grain rice or 1 1/4 cups basmati rice, boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces, salt & freshly ground black pepper, hot chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, ground coriander, chickpeas, ground cumin, golden raisin, onion, sliced, almonds, toasted, red pepper, seeded and chopped, chopped parsley