Tomato Rice
- September 28, 2024
- 10
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain rice (or any regular rice)
- 2 medium sized ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium sized onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro for garnish
- Rinse the rice in water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook the rice for 3 whistles.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
- When the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onion and fry until they turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, and green chili, and fry for a minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
- Cook till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
- Transfer the rice from step 2 to the tomato mixture and stir.
- Once done, turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve the hot tomato rice with raita or any curry of your choice. Enjoy!
