Fragrant Rice Pilaf

• 12 teaspoon ground cumin
• 14 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 1 12 cups long grain rice
• 3 12 cups chicken broth
• 12-34 cup dried cherries

1. Combine cumin, saffron and salt; set aside.
2. Heat butter and oil in a pot over low heat then add the onions and wilt, stirring for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
4. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well.
5. Add the broth and cherries.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
7. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

ground cumin, saffron thread, salt, unsalted butter, oil, onion, garlic, carrots, long grain rice, chicken broth, cherries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fragrant-rice-pilaf-282512 (may not work)