Potato & rice pilaf with peas & cumin

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
1cupPotato, diced
1teaspoonCumin seeds
¼cupOnion, diced
1eachGarlic clove, minced
1cupWhite basmati rice
cupVegetable broth
½teaspoonSalt
½cupFrozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large wide non-stick saucepan, until hot enough to sizzle a piece of potato. Fry the potatoes, stirring and turning, until evenly golden, about 8 min.

2. Stir in the cumin and saute for 1 min. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 min. Add the garlic and saute for 1 min. Stir in the rice and saute for 2 min more. Add the broth and salt, and heat to boiling, stirring. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 12 min. Sprinkle the peas over the top, cover, and cook for 3 min, or until the broth is absorbed.

3. Let stand, uncovered and off the heat, for 5 min before serving.

"Rice: The Amazing Grain" by Marie Simmons