Browned Rice with Vegetables

1 cup rice 2 cups water 1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp. chilli powder       1 clove garlic         1/4 cup celery
1 cup green pepper 1 tsp. salt 1 cup onions
1/2 stick butter 1/4 tsp. pepper

Brown onions, pepper, celery, and garlic in butter for 5 minutes. Add all seasonings. Blend well. Brown rice and pour the vegetables over it. Add water and steam rice on a low flame until all grains are tender and fluffy.