2
cups white basmati rice, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
3
cups water
Sea salt
2
tablespoons butter or unrefined coconut oil, at room temperature
3
tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
1
yellow onion, finely diced
2
cups grated carrots (about 3 large carrots)
1/2
cup slivered or coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4
teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2
cup pistachios, coarsely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
Grated zest of 1 large orange (outside only)
1/4
cup honey
1/2
teaspoon saffron, ground and steeped in 1 tablespoon hot water