Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 35g chopped dried apricots; 15g fresh mint leaves; 1 bay leaf; Freshly ground black pepper; 200g basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 teaspoon garam masala (an Indian spice blend); 45g unsalted butter; 475ml cold water; 2 wide strips lemon zest; 35g toasted unsalted pistachios or cashews; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt