Morassa' Polo (Bejeweled Pilaf)

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Pilaf, Main Dishes
2 3/4cBasmati rice, rinsed in 5 or 6 changes of water
1/4cSalt
2lbCarrots, peeled and cut in julienne
6tbOil
Liquid Saffron
2tbSlivered almonds
2tbSlivered pistachios
Peel of 3 oranges, julienned
2tbCurrants
1/4cDried barberries (zereshk)
dsGround cinnamon
dsGround cardamom
1tsRose water
1/4cButter
4tsCrushed crystallized sugar or rock candy (opt)
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