I have to be honest I cheat when it comes to Rice, I use a couple of Aldi two minute microwave rice sachets (one basmati one pilau for the colour …. 39p each). I chop a couple of mushrooms, a half an onion and a small amount of mixed peppers very finely, and then I add soy and stir fry then for a couple of minutes with two whole eggs well beaten. The rice is restaurant quality and takes five minutes total.
The secret of cooking in my opinion is research, imagination and a set of high quality knives.