Saffron Rice with Chicken, Yogurt and Spinach

Name: Saffron Rice with Chicken, Yogurt and Spinach
Ingredients: 1½ lbs chicken thigh (pieces); 1 onion (large, thinly sliced); 2 cloves garlic (grated); 1/2 tsp Advieh ((Persian spice mix, see note 9)); 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1½ tsps salt; 3/4 cup yogurt (thick); 1/2 tsp saffron (ground, dissolved in 3 tbps hot water); 2 lbs spinach (fresh, chopped or 1 lb frozen ); 1/4 lb spinach (fresh, optional garnish); 4 tbsps olive oil; 1 egg yolk (optional); 2 tbsps butter (optional, for rice crust); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup prunes (pitted); 2 cups basmati rice ( white or brown); Roasted sliced almonds (optional)

"Saffron rice with chicken, yogurt and spinach is a classic Persian dish referred to as Tahchin e Esfanaj. It is healthy, gluten free and can be cooked in rice cooker, on stove or in oven. Elegant, festive and delicious! Lots of tips, ingredient substitutions, variations (vegan, dairy free, grain free)...."

INGREDIENTS

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1½ lbs chicken thigh (pieces)

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1 onion (large, thinly sliced)

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2 cloves garlic (grated)

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1/2 tsp Advieh ((Persian spice mix, see note 9))

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1/2 tsp turmeric

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1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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1½ tsps salt

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3/4 cup yogurt (thick)

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1/2 tsp saffron (ground, dissolved in 3 tbps hot water)

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2 lbs spinach (fresh, chopped or 1 lb frozen )

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1/4 lb spinach (fresh, optional garnish)

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4 tbsps olive oil

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1 egg yolk (optional)

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2 tbsps butter (optional, for rice crust)

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1 tbsp lemon juice

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1 cup prunes (pitted)

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2 cups basmati rice ( white or brown)

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Roasted sliced almonds (optional)

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