Directions:
- 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.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, toast the nuts and set aside.
- Cook the rice for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
- Mound the pilaf on a serving dish and tear the mint over it and top with nuts.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 242.03 Kcal (1013 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 88.95 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.88g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15.27mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 143.5mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 347.03mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 35.36g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 6.02g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.43g | 18% | |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 1mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 141.3mg | 785% | |
| Calcium | 71.5mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 86.84 Kcal (364 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 31.92 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.55g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.48mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 51.49mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 124.52mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.69g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 2.16g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.59g | 18% | |
| Protein | 1.4g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 50.7mg | 785% | |
| Calcium | 25.6mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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