Mexican cuisine is primarily a fusion of indigenous Mesoamerican cooking with European,spanish elements added to it.

This recepie is made with brown rice, you may even make it with white rice.

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Brown rice: 1 n 1/2 cups
• Onion: 1 small chopped
• Ripe tomatoes: 1 chopped
• Green chillies: 1 chopped
• Jalapenos: 1 tbsp chopped (optional)
• Garlic: 5 to 6 cloves chopped
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Salt : for taste
• Tomato sauce/ puree: 1 tbsp
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Cilantro: 1 tbsp finely chopped for garnishing

PREPARATION:

• Cook brown rice in pressure cooker for 7 to 8 whistles or until its cooked.
• Drain and keep aside.
• Heat oik in a wok. Add cumin seeds, chooped garlic and green chillies. Saute for a minute.
• Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 mins.
• Add tomatoes and saute till it turns soft.
• Add red chilli powder, salt and toss well.
• Finally add brown rice and mix well.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.