INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups basmati rice
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions, from one small onion
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2-1/4 cups water
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1-1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/3 cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins or finely chopped dried apricots
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1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted until golden