Best Tahchin

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1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons 5 to 7% thick-style yogurt such as Greek or Skyr

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning onions and chicken

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

2 medium yellow onions, half of one onion grated and and set aside the rest thinly sliced (about 3 cups)

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed for the rice

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed

1 medium egg

1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed and dissolved in ¼ cup hot water

2 tablespoons room temperature ghee or unsalted butter (optional)

Directions at food52.com

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