Soak rice in water for 30 mins.

Drain and cook the rice in 4 to 5 cups water with salt added in a required amount, till the grains are al dente or just cooked.

Strain if needed and let the rice cool completely. cover and keep the rice aside. Don’t overcook the rice.

When the rice is cooling, chop the veggies and keep aside.

Heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan. Add the vegetable and stir for 2-3 minutes.

If you cannot handle stir frying on a high flame, then stir fry on a medium flame.

You have to continuously toss and stir while frying so that the veggies are uniformly cooked and do not get burnt.

The veggies have to be cooked till they are almost cooked and yet retain their crunchiness and crispiness.

Stir quickly and add the rice and the crushed pepper.

Serve the veg fried rice hot plain.