Make rice like you normally would but add saffron to the boiling water.
When done add salt and butter.
When slightly cooled fold in pomegranate
Heat EVOO in a sauté pan and start with the onions when translucent add the garlic.
Once it fragrant add the cumin and then the tomatoes.
Cook that a bit then add all the other veggies.
Season with salt, red chili pepper flakes and saffron.
Once the flavors marry layer it on your rice.