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Tomato Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice cleaned, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 green chillies
  • FOR REST:
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 4 shallots sliced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 3 cups hot water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Grind the ingredients under "for grinding" into a smooth paste and set aside.
  • Heat oil and splutter cumin seeds. Add the garlic paste and curry leaves and saute briefly.
  • Add the shallots and saute till transparent. Add the ground paste and cook till the raw smell is gone.
  • Add in the powders and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the water, allow to boil. Now add the rice and adjust salt.
  • Keep on high flame till the water comes to a boil again.
  • Minimize the flame, close the lid tight and cook till the rice is done.
  • Give it a gentle mix before serving. Serve warm with a spicy veg or non-veg side dish of your choice!