Pistachio Apricot Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried apricots (10 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely julienned (1/4 cup)
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups unsalted shelled pistachios (8 1/2 ounces), 1/2 cup chopped, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• Salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

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