TOMATO RICE

Tomato Rice

Ingredients

For Rice

• Basmati Rice -2 Cup
• Water-3 Cup
• Salt – As Needed
• Oil-1 Tablespoon

For Masala

• Oil-2 Tablespoon
• Cardamom-3
• Cinnamon-1
• Bay Leaves-1
• Cloves-4
• Finely Chopped Onion-2
• Green Chilly (Slit)-3
• Finely Chopped Tomato -3 (Small)
• Turmeric Powder-1/4 Teaspoon
• Maggi Chicken Stock-1/2 Portion
• Salt –As Needed
• Chopped Coriander Leaves-Few

Method

For Rice

STEP-1

Rinse basmati rice or any regular rice for a couple of times in water.

STEP-2

Then soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Later drain the rice and keep aside.

STEP-3

Take a cooker and add oil and after it heats up add the rice to the cooker, then saute well for 2 minutes on low flame.

STEP-4

Then add 3 cups of water along with salt.

STEP-5

Close the cooker with its lid and switch the flame to high mode. Then when the pressure/steam oozes out of the nozzle, place the regulator or weight on the nozzle and switch the flame to low mode. 

STEP-6

Cook for perfectly 10 minutes and switch off the flame. Do not open until the pressure drops. Keep aside.

For Masala

STEP-1

Heat oil in a pan; add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. Fry for a few seconds and then add finely chopped onions.

STEP-2

Saute till onions become slightly golden brown, add green chilly and saute for a few more minutes.

STEP-3

Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder,chicken stock and salt. Cook till tomatoes become mushy.

STEP-4

Add in coriander leaves and give a quick stir.

STEP-5

Add cooked rice.

Mix gently till incorporated well. And serve.

TOMATO RICE