Mexican Rice Recipe

1/4 cup veg. oil
1 onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/4 cup rice
4 oz. tomato sauce (1/2 can)
2 cups water
1 1/8 t. salt
1 t. black pepper
1 T. chili powder
1 t. cumin
1 t. fresh cilantro (chopped)
or 1 T dried cilantro (optional)

In a skillet, heat oil. Saute' onions and garlic until almost clear. Add rice and continue to saute for about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and water. Add seasoning, and cook on low heat until rice is tender. Add water if necessary. Rice will be sticky, not light and fluffy.
(If you like spicy food, you may add 1/4 - 1/2 t. cayenne pepper)