Easy Peshwari Rice: The Ultimate Nutty and Fragrant Pilaf Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (190g) basmati rice, rinsed
• 2 cups (480ml) water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter or ghee
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon (5g) garam masala
• ½ teaspoon (2.5g) cumin seeds
• ¼ cup (40g) mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios), roughly chopped
• ¼ cup (40g) raisins or dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
• Fresh cilantro or mint leaves for garnish (optional)