.5tspturmericSaffron threads may be substituted (dissolve whichever you choose in .25 cup of hot water first)
20ozdried tart cherries
.5cupsblanched almonds
.5cupsunsalted pistachios
Notes
Put rice, quinoa, 4 cups water, 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 teaspoons salt in rice cooker or medium size non stick pot, covered. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 17-20 minutes.While rice is cooking, heat remaining oil in separate pan. Fry onions, 1 teaspoon salt, ginger, cinnamon stick for 15 minutes. Add dried or fresh cherries, 1/4 cup water, sugar, saffron and cayenne.Remove shells from pistachios and toast with almonds. Combine cooked rice with tart cherry mix. Top with nuts.