1 fryer, cut up
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. rice
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, cooked
1/4 c. tomato puree
2 1/2 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/16 tsp. saffron

Brown chicken in hot shortening. Add remaining ingredients, except peas, and stir until mixed. Cover and simmer 40 minutes. Garnish with cooked green peas. Serves 6.