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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots (Food Network Kitchens)

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 wide strips lemon zest
2 cups cold water
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp garam masala ( an indian spice blend)
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained
freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios or cashews

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 teaspoon 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 teaspoon 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 saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove lid and fluff with a fork. Mound the pilaf on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl, tear the mint over, and top with the nuts.
Game Plan: Toast the nuts while the rice cooks.
Cook's Note: Wrapping the lid with a dish towel keeps the steam in the pot, encourages the rice grains to stay separate, and absorbs condensation that would otherwise collect on the lid and drip back into the pan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	267.61 Kcal (1120 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.76g	20%
Cholesterol	22.9mg	8%
Sodium	673.9mg	28%
Potassium	348.08mg	7%
Total Carbs	35.39g	12%
Sugars	6.02g	24%
Dietary Fiber	4.44g	18%
Protein	3.94g	8%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	36%
Iron	141.3mg	785%
Calcium	72.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.39 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.5g	20%
Cholesterol	8.08mg	8%
Sodium	237.69mg	28%
Potassium	122.77mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.48g	12%
Sugars	2.12g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	18%
Protein	1.39g	8%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	36%
Iron	49.9mg	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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