Cashew nut pilaf Recipe: Vegetarian

For four people

8 oz / 200 g long grain brown rice
1 oz / 25 g each cashew nuts, pine kernels - or any variation
1 oz / 25 g each sultanas, raisins, hazelnuts, walnuts
4 oz / 100 g dried figs, chopped
4 oz / 100 g mushrooms
1 small - medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
Herbs - rosemary, thyme, oregano
salt to taste
4 - 6 oz / 125 - 175 ml boiling water

• Mix all the ingredients together in an oven-proof dish and bring back to the boil.
• Place in a low oven (gas mark 2, 300F, 150C) where it will simmer gently for one hour and 30 minutes.