INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
1 – 1 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups water
1(8 ounce) can tomato sauce
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add in the rice and next 7 ingredients.
Cook and stir often until the rice is browned. Add in the water and tomato sauce; stir to combine.
Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium; cover and cook 25 minutes or until rice is tender.