Instant Pot Javaher Polo with Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Javaher Polo with Chicken
Cuisine: Africa & Middle-East, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: ½ cup, plain yogurt; ½ preserved, lemon, pulp and white pith removed, rind rinsed and minced (2 tablespoons), plus 1 tablespoon brine; 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 teaspoon, ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon, ground coriander; 2 (12-ounce), bone-in split chicken breasts, trimmed and halved crosswise; ¾ teaspoon, table salt, divided; 2 tablespoons, canola oil, divided; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 2 , carrots, peeled and chopped fine; Pinch , saffron threads, crumbled; 2 cups, chicken broth; 1½ cups, basmati rice, rinsed; ¾ cup, golden raisins, divided; ½ cup, slivered almonds; ½ cup, pomegranate seeds, divided

Main Courses
Africa & Middle-East
Middle Eastern
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Fruits & Vegetables
Poultry
Vegetables
Rice
Chicken

Javaher polo, a staple celebratory Persian dish of jeweled rice, is often served during wedding celebrations and special events, where its vibrant toppings are used to create intricate designs.

SERVES 4

TIME 1 hour

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