Mpunga wa tomato (tomato rice)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Slice the onion, crush the garlic and grate the tomatoes.
3. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil until they become translucent.
4. Add the grated tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until you have a thick sauce.
5. Stir in the rice to coat it, then pour in the hot water, salt and pepper.
6. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.