Potato and rice pilaf with peas and cumin

1. Heat the oil in a large wide non-stick saucepan, until hot enough to sizzle a piece of potato.
2. Fryi the potatoes, stirring and turning, until evenly golden, about 8 min. Stiri 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.
3. Add the broth and salt, and heat to boiling, stirring.
4. 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.
5. Let stand, uncovered and off the heat, for 5 min before serving.
6. "rice: the amazing grain" by marie simmon.