Authentic Mexican Rice

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1/4 onion (roughly chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (smashed)
• 1/4 red bell pepper (roughly chopped, optional)
• 2 large roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons roasted chicken better than bouillon
• 2 teaspoons tomato bouillon powder
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or sea salt. Use half the amount if you have table salt.)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup water (plus more as needed)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 and 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 -4 sprigs cilantro (left whole)