Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.