Chicken Almond Curry With Apricots

Name: Chicken Almond Curry With Apricots
Ingredients: 1/3 cup whole almonds; 12 dried apricots (3 ounces); Boiling water; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt; 2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal