The Best Bell Pepper and Mushroom Rice Pilaf

• pure wesson canola oil or sunflower oil↗3 tablespoons
• garlic cloves↗4

  peeled, washed and chopped

• onion↗1

  peeled, washed and sliced

• diced red bell peppers1 1⁄2 cups
• cooked basmati rice↗4 cups
• sliced mushrooms1 1⁄2 cups
• brown sugar↗1 teaspoon
• light soya sauce↗3 tablespoons
• red chili powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• turmeric powder↗1 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗
• spring onion↗1 cup

  chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a wok.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and sauté on medium flame until the raw smell is gone and it starts to brown.

3. 3

   Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper.

4. 4

   Sauté on medium flame for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, pepper and salt to taste.

6. 6

   Mix well with the other ingredients.

7. 7

   Sprinkle spring onions over the rice immediately before serving.

8. 8

   Serve hot.

9. 9

   Enjoy!