2 tbsp. butter
1-2 tsp. curry powder
1 apple, cored, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 c. uncooked rice
1/3 c. raisins
2 c. apple juice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. dry roasted cashew nuts, halved

Melt butter in large frying pan. Stir in curry powder; add chopped apple and cook slowly 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove apple and set aside.

Add onions and celery to frying pan and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add rice, raisins, apple juice and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Gently stir in apple and nuts. Serves 6.