Mixed Rice with dired fruits and walnuts

1 ½ cup rice 1 Medium diced onion 4 Tablespoons Cooking oil ½ cup dried apricots ¼ cup raisins-any color ½ cup walnuts Salt, Black Pepper, Allspice, Cardamom Water OR Broth Almonds for garnish -Wash and drain the rice - Slice the Apricots, wash and drain - Wash the Raisins and Walnuts. Drain - Sauté the onion in oil until it becomes golden in color - Add the rice; stir around to mix well with the onions and oil - Add the spices - Add the apricots, raisins and walnuts - Keep stirring to mix well and feel that water has evaporated from the rice mix - Add hot water, cook on high heat for few minutes, cover and continue cooking on low heat until the rice is fluffy and cooked - Garnish with almonds and serve hot. You may serve it next to green salad or plain yogurt.