Timman Ahmar

Ingredients

 * 450g (1 lb) long grain rice
 * 400ml (¾ pint) boiling water
 * 2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 tablespoon tomato puree
 * 2 cardamom pods

Directions

 * 1) Wash rice, drain and place in a medium saucepan.  Add 400ml (¾ pint) of boiling water.
 * 2) Add tomato puree, olive oil, salt, cardamom, and cover pan.  Boil on high heat for 10 minutes, until the water has evaporated.
 * 3) Lift the lid and give a quick stir, then place lid back on and simmer for 10 minutes on very low heat.