Onion Rice With Peas And Fried Potatoes Recipes

ONION RICE WITH PEAS AND FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash rice under cold running water drain and allow to stand 20 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy based frying pan and fry the cardamom and cumin for a few seconds.
• Add the onions and fry for 10 minutes until soft and golden brown.
• Add the ginger, garlic and chili and fry a few seconds more.
• Add the rice and stir to coat in the onion mixture.
• Add the cold water and bring to the boil.
• When almost all the water has evaporated add the peas.
• In the meantime, fill a wok or frypan a third full with the vegetabel oil, heat and fry the diced potatoes for 5-7 minutes until golden.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent kitchen paper.
• When the rice is cooked, gently mix through the fried potatoes and serve.

LEMON RICE W/ PEAS & GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine 1 3/4 cups water, rice, and salt in large saucepan.
• Cook until just cooked-- do not overcook.
• Fluff with fork.
• Cool.
• Cook peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute.
• Drain.
• Rinse under cold water.
• Drain.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add all but 2 tablespoons green onions; sauté 30 seconds.
• Add rice and sauté until heated through, stirring to break pieces, about 4 minutes.
• Add peas, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon peel.
• Sauté 2 minutes to blend flavors.
• Garnish with remaining green onions and serve immediately.