Instructions

1. 1
   Soak dried barberries in water for 20–30 minutes. Strain to remove any stones.
2. 2
   Sauté the chopped onion in a frying pan with a dash of oil. Mix in the barberries, and cook over low heat.
3. 3
   Cook chicken on top of rice in a rice cooker.
4. 4
   When rice is done, fluff and put in a large bowl.
5. 5
   Grind saffron with mortar and pestle. Mix in 1 teaspoon of water, then stir in some of the cooked rice.
6. 6
   Return the saffron rice to the main dish, and add the onion mixture.
7. 7
   Toss rice to mix well with other ingredients.
8. 8
   Serve with lavash or barbari bread.