TOMATO PERSIAN RICE (Polo Germez) – Gourmania

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice, checked and rinsed
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground saffron (optional)
• 1 large onion, chopped into small dice