Golden Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Almonds

Name: Golden Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Almonds
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups basmati rice; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup finely chopped yellow onions ((from one small onion)); ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 2¼ cups water; 1¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ⅓ cup dried fruit, (such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots); ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, (toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes)

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Enjoy this flavorful golden rice pilaf with basmati rice, spices, dried fruit, and almonds—perfect with chicken, lamb, or grilled meat.

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Ingredients

1½ cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely chopped yellow onions ((from one small onion))
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
2¼ cups water
1¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup dried fruit, (such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots)
¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, (toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes)