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