Flavorful Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
1 tsp. ground coriander or 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, if available
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 1/2 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. dried apples, chopped fine
1/4 c. raisins (golden are best to use)
1/4 c. apple juice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
4 chopped green onions

Preparation

Put the water into a saucepan with the coriander or cilantro and bring to a boil.
At the same time, heat the oil in a flameproof casserole.
Add the rice to the oil until grains are just coated, then add the water to the casserole.
Cover and bake in a preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 25 minutes.
By then the water should be all absorbed into the rice.
During the baking, put the apple slices and cinnamon into the apple juice to soak.
When the rice is done, drain the apples and blend them and the raisins into the rice.
Add the chopped green onions at the very end.