Kitchen CookBook: Mexican Rice With Tomatoes, Chiles, and Onion

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Mexican Rice With Tomatoes, Chiles, and Onion

It is used not only as a side dish but often as a major ingredient in burritos.

No. of Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 cup Long-Grained White Rice (rinsed)
2 Onions (chopped lengthwise)
3 Tomatoes (pureed)
5 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 Green Chilies (halved)
2 Jalapeno Pepper (chopped)
½ cup Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Lime (cut into wedges)
¾ tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Red Chili Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 cups Water

Directions:

Heat the oil in the pan.
Sauté garlic, onion and chilies until golden brown.
Add tomatoes and jalapenos and stir for few minutes.
Pour rice in the pan and stir for about 2 minutes.
Pour in water and bring to boil.
Season it with red chili powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 20 minutes or till the rice is done.
Sprinkle French cilantro and lemon juice on it.