Mexican Saffron Rojo Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
3 cups water

Preparation

Saute onions in a heavy saucepan until golden.
Add rice; stir briskly to quickly coat with oil.
Stir in bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water.
Cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low.
Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (periodically check to be sure there is enough liquid and to give rice a little stir).