Mexican Rice

Restaurent style Mexican rice can easily be made at home, and it tastes better too. So here is the recipe, quick version and very easy to make. 

Ingredients 

• Olive Oil 1 tbsp 
• Garlic 2 cloves minced 
• Onions 1 chopped 
• Basmati Rice 1 1/2 cup washed and drained 
• Tomato paste 1 small can 
• Vegetable or chicken broth or water 2 cup 
• Corn Kernals 1 cup 
• Carrots 1/2 cup diced 
• Tomatoes 1 medium diced 
• Frozen peas 1/2 cup 
• Chilli Powder 1/4 tsp 
• Cumin Powder 1/4 tsp 
• Black Pepper 1/4 tsp 
• Salt to taste 
• Coriander leaves 2 tbsp chopped 

Method 

Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice until toasted about 3 minutes. 

Stir in tomatoe paste and vegetable broth/ chicken broth/water, and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Stir in corn, carrots, peas, tomatoes, chilli powder and cumin, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through , about 13 -16 minutes. 

Serve immediately, garnished with coriander leaves.