This lovely rice dish is my dad’s recipe; he specialises in those involving rice, potatoes or both (carbs on carbs is a cultural thing). You get an incredible flavour from the onion, which are slowly melted in butter with cloves, cardamom and my addition of a handful of flaked almonds, plus a fried egg on top for balance. If your house is anything like mine, there are always peas in the freezer, rice in the cupboard and eggs on the counter, so this is the perfect store-cupboard meal.
