1/4 C Chopped green pepper 2 T Cooking oil 1 C Uncooked long grain rice 1/2 C Tomatoes with green chilies 1/4 t Ground turmeric 1 t Ground cumin 1/2 t Salt 1/4 t Garlic powder 2 C Water 2-3 T Chopped fresh cilantro,optional In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired. Yield: 6 servings. ~--