Sweet Pepper Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice (I like to use brown basmati)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine (or veg. broth)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (or yellow pepper) (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups boiling water
2 -3 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped (or parsley)

Preparation

Rinse the rice well. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet that has a tight fitting lid. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoons salt; saute over medium heat about 5 mins., until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and wine(or veg. broth) and cook 1-2 minutes , until the pan is nearly dry. Follow with the bell peppers(and chlies if using), 1/2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and a few pinches of cayenne, and the black pepper. Stir in the drained rice and saute with the onions and peppers until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Pour the boiling water over, making sure that is the rice is covered. When the water returns to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook until rice is tender, just under 20 mins.(longer for brown rice).
Gently stir in the cilantro and serve. Enjoy!