Tomato Rice

Prep Time:10 m          Cook Time:20 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Basmati Rice       - 1 cup(soak for 20 m)

Onion                  - 1

Tomato                - 4(medium sized)

Green Chilli         - 3

Ginger                 - 1"piece

Garlic                  - 4

Cinnamom           - 1"piece

Clove                  - 3

Cardamom           - 3

Bay Leaf              - 2

Mint Leaves         - few

Aniseed               - 1/2 tsp

Khus Khus            - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric Powder  - 1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder        - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala       - 1/4 tsp

Water                   - 1& 1/2 cup

Salt                      - as required

Oil                        - 2 tsp

Ghee                    - 1 tsp

Method

• Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker.Add aniseed,khus khus,followed by whole spices and green chilli.Then add sliced onions,little salt,saute for a while.
     
• Add crushed garlic and grated ginger and fry for a while.Then add chopped tomatoes,mint leaves,turmeric powdeer,chilli powder,garam masala,required salt and water.
                                 
                                    
  
• When it starts boiling,add rice,give it a mix and close the lid and put on the weight.Simmer for five to eight minutes.Wait for two minutes and then remove from stove and set aside.Open the lid once pressure is released,fluff it up with a fork and serve with raita.
                                         
                             
  

Little Words

• A comforting food that satisfies the taste buds.
• Add two tablespoons of grated coconut after adding rice if desired.