TOMATO RICE

Tomato rice is a South Indian rice variety . Unlike other rice varieties, it is very simple and delicious with an appealing color as well. 

 

INGREDIENTS 

1.    Basmathi rice : 1 cup
2.    Finely chopped onion : 1 (Big)
3.    Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
4.    Lime juice : 1 tsp
5.    Cardamom : 2
6.    Cinnamon stick : 1/2″
7.    Fennel seeds : ¼ tsp
8.    Cashew nuts : Few
9.    Kismis : Few
10.  Ghee : 1 tblsp
11.  Coconut oil : 1 tsp
12.  Salt to taste

TO GRIND

1.    Riped tomatoes : 2-3
2.    Green chillies : 2
3.    Ginger : 1/2″ piece
 

 

METHOD

1.    Heat pressure cooker and directly add ghee and coconut oil.
2.    Add cardamom, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds.
3.    Reduce the flame and add chopped onion ,cashew nuts, kismis and fry till onion becomes transparent.
4.    Add cleaned basmathi rice and fry for 2-3 minutes
5.    Grind tomatoes, green chillies and  ginger with little water and pour this mixture to the cooker along with water( The quantity of grinded mixture and water should be twice the quantity of rice.)
6.    Add red chilli powder, lime juice, salt and mix well. Let it boil and then close the cooker and cook for 3 -5minutes in medium flame. Let  the pressure get down by itself and then mix carefully .
7.    Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.