Amalgamation of saffron, rice, aromatic spices and addition of cranberries makes this dish very special and interesting. Do not get confused by the looks..this is not a sweet dish but an amazing maincourse.
Ingredients for Tacheen-a persian rice dish Recipe
As required FOR THE rice
1/2 kilogram Basmati rice soaked
As required salt according
As required FOR saffron INFUSION
1.50 teaspoon saffron
3 tablespoon Hot water
As required Filling
2 onions sliced
10-12 garlic pods crushed
2 packets mushrooms sliced
1 teaspoon turmeric pwdr
1 teaspoon chillies pwdr
1 teaspoon zeera pwdr
1 teaspoon cinnamon pwdr
1 teaspoon allspice
As required Salt
2 big egg plants sliced lengthwise
As required Salt and pepper
1/4 cup thick curd
2 Egg
As required For topping
1 teaspoon Butter
15-20 Cashews
As required Cranberries scant hand full
As required DIP
1/4 cup thick curd
As required saffron
1 teaspoon Sugar
Nutrition value
707
calories per serving
8 g Fat28 g Protein129 g Carbs23 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
8g
Protein
28g
Carbs
129g
Fiber
23g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
129g
Protein
28g
Fiber
23g
Fats
Fat
8g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
104mg
Iron
7mg
Vitamin A
13mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
4mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
73mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
13mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
2mcg
Magnesium
123mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
568mg
Selenium
25mcg
Zinc
6mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment