1. Barberry Chicken and Saffron Rice
2. Cucumber-cilantro-garlic-yogurt

My hubby cooked a simplified version of this last night.
He also made dish with yogurt, cilantro, garlic, and cucumber.



Zereshk Polow (Iranian Chicken and Rice with Barberries) Recipe


* 2 cups basmati rice
* 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
* 2 onions, thinly sliced
* 6 tablespoons butter
* 1 teaspoon turmeric
* 1/2 teaspoon saffron
* Milk for soaking the saffron
* 1/2 cup plain yogurt
* 1 egg
* 2 ounces barberries
* 1 tablespoon sugar

Hubby likes to put sliced potatoes at the bottom of the rice pot.


Cucumber-cilantro-garlic-yogurt


(This is not an exact picture.)