Turkish Pilaf

Ingredients

• 4 T. olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 cup raw basmati rice
• 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
• 1/4 cup chopped dried Mediterranean apricots
• 1 cinnamon stick
• large pinch saffron
• salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cup hot chicken stock or water