preheat oil in large skillet

add rice and cook about 3 or 4 minutes

add chopped onion and garlic. cook until rice is golden.

add tomato paste, cumin and chicken base and mix well using a little broth if needed

add chicken broth, rotell tomatoes and cilantro and bring to a boil

cover and reduce heat to low and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

remove from heat. salt and pepper to taste. stir and serve