SHIRIN POLO|PERSIAN SWEET RICE

thinly sliced, 1 medium orange and 2 tangerines

medium, peeled and thinly sliced

for caramelizing the onions

these are thin carrot sticks sold in small bags near the whole carrots in the produce department if unable to find, thinly slice the peeled carrots then cut them julienne style

for caramelizing the carrots

roughly chopped, unsalted preferred

homemade or store bought

uncooked, please refer to this link for rice and tahdig instructions

optional, to sprinkle between layers of rice before steaming