Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 2 cups long grain rice
2. 1/2 cup olive oil
3. 1 large yellow onion, minced
4. 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
5. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, diced
8. 4 cups water

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat with cover.
2. Add rice, fry, stirring until rice is lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced onion, garlic, cumin and salt, fry another minute.
4. Add tomatoes with liquid plus the water.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cook another 15 minutes, until rice is fluffy and dry.