Golden Rice Pilaf

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1½ cups basmati rice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup finely chopped yellow onions ((from one small onion))
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 2¼ cups water
• 1¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅓ cup dried fruit, (such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots)
• ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds, (toasted in a small dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes)