Mexican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. water
1 c. rice
1 small onion
1/4 c. green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. powdered cumin
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. oil
sprigs of cilantro (optional)
1/3 c. tomato sauce

Preparation

Fry rice in oil until brown.
Add onion and green pepper and brown lightly.
Add other spices and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.