Spanish Rice

Ingredients:

• 3 T. vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup onion diced
• 14 oz. can whole tomatoes
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. saffron powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder

Directions:

Melt shortening in large skillet. Add rice and saute until golden brown. Reduce heat. Add onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and pepper. Mix well. Add 1 1/2 cups warm water, salt, chili powder saffron powder and cumin powder. Cover, let simmer until almost dry. Add 1 1/2 cups COLD water, a little at a time. Cook over low heat until fluffy.