Basmati Rice Pilaf With Apricots Recipe

Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf With Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped; 2 slices lemon zest, wide strips; 2 cups water, cold; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, lightly rinsed and drained; fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup mint leaf; 1/4 cup pistachios, can use cashews, unsalted and toasted

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 slices lemon zest, wide strips
2 cups water, cold
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, lightly rinsed and drained
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup mint leaf
1/4 cup pistachios, can use cashews, unsalted and toasted

1
Put the apricots and lemon zest in the 2 cups of cold water. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garam masala, and toast, stirring , until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and 1/4 of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
2
Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the apricots, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoons salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, wrap a clean dish towel around the saucepan lid, and cover the saucepan.
3
Meanwhile, toast the nuts and set aside.
4
Cook the rice for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
5
Mound the pilaf on a serving dish and tear the mint over it and top with nuts.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped, 2 slices lemon zest, wide strips, 2 cups water, cold, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Basmati Rice Pilaf With Apricots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basmati Rice Pilaf With Apricots

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