Pilaf with Pomegranate, Dried Fruits, and Thyme

Main Dishes | Armenian cuisine

⏳ Time

40 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Pilaf with Pomegranate, Dried Fruits, and Thyme

Ingredients

Butter - 2 tablespoons
Spanish onions - 1 head
Basmati rice - 1 cup
Chicken Broth - 1½ cups
Dried Apricots - 2.8 oz
Chopped almonds - ½ cup
Pomegranate Seeds - ½ cup
Coarse Salt - to taste
Chopped Sage Leaves - 1 tablespoon
Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft for 4–5 minutes. Then add the rice and sauté for one minute.

Step 2

Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Cook until done for 15–20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in the chopped dried fruits, pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.