Spanish Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon(s) butter
• 2 cloves
• 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon bits
• 2 medium onion(s) chopped
• 2 cup(s) rice
• 2 tablespoon(s) vermicelli
• 2 big tomatoes chopped
• 2 green bell pepper(s) diced small or sliced
• 4-5 french beans sliced
  
• 1 teaspoon(s) red chilli powder
• 4 teaspoons freshly ground black peppercorns
• 4 cups water
• salt to taste

Method:

• Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the cloves and cinnamon bits. Fry briefly.
• Add the chopped onions, green pepper, sliced carrot & french beans.
  
• Continue stir-frying on medium heat till very lightly browned.
  
• Add the rice and vermicelli. Mix well and saute for about 4 minutes or the rice is lightly browned and aromatic.
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  
• Cover and simmer on very low heat for about 15 minutes or till the rice grains are cooked and firm.
• Serve hot.