Just phenomenal. A Joy of Cooking classic. When I made this at Christmas, one guest remarked that it was as good as any food he had ever eaten, anywhere. I agree.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bring water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
Stir in: basmati rice, cinnammon stick, cloves, peppercorns, cardamom seeds.
Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let stand in a sieve until ready to use. (Leave the spices in the rice.)
Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a large ovenproof non-stick skillet over meadium heat. Spoon off 3 tablespoons and reserve. Add sliced onions and saffron to the remaining butter in the skillet. Cook, stirring over medium heat until the onions are golden, about 8 minutes. Spread the onions in an even layer in the skillet. Stir apricots and cherries or golden raisins into the cooked rice. Spoon the rice over the onions; smooth the top of the rice with the back of a large spoon and press down very firmly to pack it. Drizzle the reserved butter evenly over the top. Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil, crimping the edges and pressing down on the top.
Bake for 1 hour. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and invert a large round platter over the skillet. Protecting your hands with a dish towel, turn the skillet and platter over, allowing the rice to drop onto the platter. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (749g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 939 | ||
Calories from Fat: 494 (53%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 54.9g | 73 % | |
Saturated Fat 30.8g | 154 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 15.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 4.7g | ||
Cholesterol 122.1mg | 38 % | |
Sodium 377.7mg | 13 % | |
Potassium 619.1mg | 16 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 104.9g | 31 % | |
Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 42 % | |
Sugars, other 94.3g | ||
Protein 12.8g | 18 % | |
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Calories per serving: 939
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