Syrian Rice

Not sure where I found this recipe -- have had it in my recipe files for years.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  cups  dried apricots
• 1  cup golden raisin
• 2  cups rice
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup onion, minced
• 1⁄2 bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1  cup  almonds, toasted
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cover apricots & raisins with water and soak for 30 minutes. Cook rice according to package instructions.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a skillet, melt butter and saute onion, bell pepper and curry. Add almonds & the drained & chopped apricots, raisins and cooked rice. Correct seasonings as desired. Place mixture in a greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.