Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots

Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots; 2 wide strips lemon zest; 2 cups cold water; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon garam masala (an Indian spice blend); 1 medium onion, diced; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios or cashews

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots was pinched from <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/basmati-rice-pilaf-with-apricots-recipe-1927953" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.foodnetwork.com.</a>

"Here's to the humble chicken breast: No more dowdy sides for you. Rice takes on exotic flare when laced with spices, dried fruits, and nuts...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup chopped dried apricots

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2 wide strips lemon zest

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2 cups cold water

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter

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1 teaspoon garam masala (an Indian spice blend)

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1 medium onion, diced

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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

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1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained

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Freshly ground black pepper

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1 bay leaf

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1/3 cup fresh mint leaves

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1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios or cashews

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