ingredients
- chopped red onion
- about 1tbsp barberies* (aka zeresk), pre-soaked in hot water and drained
- some ground dried rose petals* or rose water
- 1 levelish tsp sumac*
- basmati rice (+ water if uncooked)
method
- brown onion, add the rest with a little water & butter if you like, warm through and allow the flavours to develop and blend a bit
- either add to cooked rice or make pilau by absorption method
optional garnish - toasted or fried flaked almonds, pine nuts or chopped pistachios
great with middle eastern dishes and you can add any veg you fancy to make it more of a complete side dish - it's also good as a base for a rice salad
* available online and from specialist middle-eastern food stores
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