Apricot Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. chopped chutney
1/2 tsp. freshly minced ginger or 1/4 tsp. powdered ginger added with broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 c. long grain rice
1 c. diced, dried apricots
1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds
fresh chopped parsley (garnish)

Preparation

In a deep saucepan, melt butter; saute the onions, celery and ginger over medium heat until soft, 5 minutes.
Add rice and continue to saute until grains are coated.
Add broth, apricots and chutney.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer slowly for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Add nuts and serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.