4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
3 green cardamom pods*
1 bay leaf
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped blanched almonds
2 teaspoons raisins
7 ounces basmati rice, washed until the water runs clear, drained
2 cups water
Pinch saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water
2 ready-to-eat dried figs, chopped, plus extra to serve
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pistachios
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
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