Name: Fragrant Toasted Almond Pilaf
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1 large onion; vegetable oil for frying the onions; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 stick cinnamon; 15 green cardamom pods, crushed; 10 dried allspice berries; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 3 whole cloves; 1/2 tsp peppercorns; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1 Tbsp butter (or olive oil for vegan); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 -1/2 tsp Nielsen Massey Pure Almond Extract; garnish/toppings; 1/4 cup currents; 1/4 cup chopped pistachios; 1/4 cup finely shredded orange rind; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/4 cup golden raisins; toasted almonds (instructions below); fried onions (instructions below)