Jeweled Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 unsalted, shelled raw natural pistachios
• 1/4 slivered almonds
• 2 basmati rice
• Kosher salt
• 1 orange
• 1/2 sugar
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into matchstick-size pieces
• 1/4 dried barberries or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 raisins
• 1/4 saffron threads
• 2 unsalted butter
• 4 olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 ground cardamom
• 1/4 ground cumin
• 1/4 ground turmeric