Fragrant Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2-3/4 cup dried cherries

Recipe

• 1 combine cumin, saffron and salt; set aside.
• 2 heat butter and oil in a pot over low heat then add the onions and wilt, stirring for 5 minutes.
• 3 add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
• 4 add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well.
• 5 add the broth and cherries.
• 6 bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• 7 fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.