This recipe for jewelled rice is a show-stopping dish. The combination of colours and textures, as well as the fragrant aroma and complex flavours, make this recipe truly deserving of any special occasion.
I have lots of rice recipes on my food blog, mainly Indian and Pakistani ones, such as my chicken biryani and keema pulao along with some other reader favourites, like my Nando’s rice.
This recipe is my first Middle Eastern-inspired rice dish. Known as jewelled rice due to its resemblance to gems, this is a festive dish that is frequently served at weddings.
The dried cranberries, oranges, almonds, pistachios, and raisins that glisten like little gems scattered throughout the grains of rice inspired the name of this recipe.
Unlike other rice recipes, this rice recipe is enhanced by the use of saffron. This, when combined with turmeric powder, gives this rice recipe a beautiful golden colour.
Each jewelled recipe will contain a unique combination of ingredients. I like to keep my recipes accessible to everyone, so this recipe calls for simple ingredients that can be found in most major supermarkets.
Alternative ingredients include figs, apricots, cherries, and even authentic Middle Eastern barberries.
It is best to use basmati rice for this type of recipe as it is the most commonly used rice in the Middle East.
It has aromatic, long grains that are lower in arsenic than other types of rice and are high in vitamins and nutrients.
Brown basmati rice is the best type of rice for weight loss. Due to its high fibre content, it helps to boost metabolism and accelerate weight loss.
This rice recipe is truly a holiday recipe because it is suitable for everyone. It is gluten-free and nutritious.
Serve this delectable side dish alongside a simple roast chicken or as the main course at a dinner party.
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