Basmati Rice without ginger ricotta butter

2 3/4 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon yellow asafetida powder (see notes[...]

1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped 2 slices lemon zest , wide strips 2 cups water , cold 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 medium onion ,[...]