Polo Ba Morgh - Chicken With Saffron Rice

Serves: 4 Save

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

Directions

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