Recipe For Tomato Rice

Ingredient Quantity Notes
Basmati rice 1 cup Washed and soaked for 20 mins
Ripe tomatoes 4 medium Finely chopped
Onion 1 large Thinly sliced
Garlic 4 cloves Minced
Ginger 1 inch Grated
Green chilies 2 Slit lengthwise
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Red chili powder 1 tsp Adjust to taste
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garam masala ½ tsp
Oil/Ghee 2 tbsp
Salt To taste
Water 2 cups
Fresh coriander leaves 2 tbsp Chopped (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil/ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add onions, green chilies, garlic and ginger. Sauté until onions turn golden.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy (5-6 mins).
  4. Add all dry spices (turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala) and salt. Mix well.
  5. Drain the soaked rice and add to the cooker. Gently mix with the masala.
  6. Add water, stir once, and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
  7. Let pressure release naturally. Fluff the rice with a fork.
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with raita.