when softened, salt and pepper, add the rice and stir until the rest of the water evaporates, and put aside
meanwhile peel the potatoes and cut them in round slices, lenghtwise
in a jena bowl or any over pan, cover the base with 1-2 tbs oil then put one layer of potatoes then the whole rice onion carrot mixture then cover with another layer of potatoes
chop the tomatoes and cover the potatoes and pour the tomato juice over the whole dish.
pour the hot water so it covers all the ingredients
add basil mint dill oregano or any other greenie
put some more pepper and a little bit of salt
keep in the over at a medium small heat for 1:30hr, until the rise is soft and fluff and the potatoes are soft