Persian Jeweled Rice

Name: Persian Jeweled Rice
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; Kosher salt (as needed); Generous pinch of saffron (soaked in ¼ cup hot water); 2 tablespoons yogurt; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for the tahdig (crispy rice bottom)); 2 tablespoons butter (for the tahdig (crispy rice bottom)); 1 orange; 1 carrot (peeled and cut into matchsticks); ½ cup sugar; ½ cup water; 1 onion (thinly sliced (red or white)); 1 cup dried apricots (chopped); ½ cup golden raisins; ½ cup red raisins; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1 cup pistachios (roughly chopped); ½ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cardamom; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; Chopped parsley or mint (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:45min

Persian Jeweled Rice is a vibrant dish with fluffy basmati rice, warm spices, crunchy nuts, sweet dried fruit, and, of course, the crispy tahdig everyone loves!

Updated at: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 06:24:47 GMT