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.