Polo Ba Morgh - Chicken With Saffron Rice

Ingredients (20)

• 20 saffron threads, crushed
• 3 tablespoons very hot water
• 2 chicken thighs
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup rice
• 2 3/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon saffron water
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries