Mid-East Pilaf

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 tablespoon brown sugar
 * ⅔ cup cashew bits or halves
 * ⅓ cup raisins
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 cup chopped dried apricots
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon turmeric
 * ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
 * ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
 * ⅓ cup apple juice

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion with brown sugar 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is golden brown.
 * 2) Add cashews and raisins; sauté 2 to 3 minutes until nuts begin to brown and raisins plump.
 * 3) Add rice, apricots, salt, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, cardamon and cloves.
 * 4) Stir in apple juice. Heat thoroughly and serve.