If you are making it with fresh rice, make sure to cool it down fully. The best way to cool down freshly cooked rice faster is to spread it on a baking tray and cover it with cling film. Then refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.You can skip adding onions to make a no onion no garlic pepper rice.Add in vegetables of your choice such as green beans, carrots, green peas, bell peppers, etc to make it wholesome.Scrambled eggs are also a great addition to this pepper rice recipe.