Vegetarian Epicure's Pilau Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 tbsp butter or 5 tbsp ghee
2 onions, chopped
2 bay leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup potato, cut in small dice
1/2 cup cauliflower, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot, cut in small dice
1/2 cup green beans, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup summer squash, cut in small dice
1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut in small dice
2 1/2 cups long- grain white rice
1/2 tsp saffron thread
5 cups water
2 tsp salt
1/3 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup raisins

Directions:

Heat the butter or ghee in a large pot and saute the onions and bay leaf until the onions begin to color,.
Add the cloves, cinnamon and ginger and stir over medium heat for a minute, then add all the prepared vegetables. the rice, and the saffron.
Toss over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add the water and salt.
Bring the water to a boil, turn the heat down to low, cover the pot tightly, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
All the water should be absorbed.
Add the cashews and raisins and gently mix everything together.
Spoon the mixture into a large well-buttered casserole, cover and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Serve the pilau steaming hot from the casserole.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	233.68 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.41g	24%
Cholesterol	25.44mg	8%
Sodium	804.08mg	34%
Potassium	403.15mg	9%
Total Carbs	21.82g	7%
Sugars	5.2g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.89g	16%
Protein	4.51g	9%
Vitamin C	31.9mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	8.3mg	46%
Calcium	59.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	66.31 Kcal (278 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.37g	24%
Cholesterol	7.22mg	8%
Sodium	228.19mg	34%
Potassium	114.41mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.19g	7%
Sugars	1.47g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	16%
Protein	1.28g	9%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	24%
Iron	2.3mg	46%
Calcium	16.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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