4 tbsp. shortening
1 c. minute rice, cooked
1/2 tsp. ground cumin seed
1/4 med. green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes

Melt shortening in skillet. Add rice and fry until it begins to brown. Add cumin seed, green pepper, garlic, onion, salt and tomatoes with their juice. Simmer slowly (225 degrees) until liquid has evaporated. Serves 4.