Albaloo Polo (Persian Sour Cherry Rice)

45min · 8 servings Ingredients • ▢ ¼ tsp ground saffron • ▢ 1 lb sour cherries cleaned and pitted • ▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar • ▢ 2 cups basmati rice • ▢ 1 tbsp kosher salt • ▢ ¼ cup vegetable oil or any other neutral flavored oil • ▢ 1 lavash bread • ▢ 4 tbsp butter • Meatballs • ▢ 1 lb ground beef • ▢ 1 medium yellow onion • ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt • ▢ ¼ tsp black pepper • ▢ ¼ tsp turmeric • ▢ 3 tbsp vegetable oil or any other neutral flavored oil • Garnish • ▢ 2 tbsp slivered pistachios • ▢ 2 tbsp slivered almonds