Turmeric Jeweled Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups Basmati rice – washed and drained
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 walnut sized piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
• 6 cardamom pods
• 2 pieces cinnamon stick
• 1 cup dried apricots, diced

Directions

1. Fry garlic and ginger until light golden brown
2. Add cardamom pod, cinnamon, bay leaf, rice, turmeric powder and apricots.
3. Season with salt. Cover with 1” of water and cook slowly for 8-12 minutes Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes
4. Empty into serving pan and add almonds. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and mint, and serve.