Quick and Easy Tomato Pulao

Tomato Pulao

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups of rice

5-6 red tomatoes cut into big chunks

2 onions sliced

4-5 pods of garlic crushed

2 green chillies cut into half

2 sprigs of curry leaves

1 tbsp of chopped coriander

Whole garam masala (1” cinnamon, 4 cloves, 3 cardomom, 5-6 peppercorns, 1 bay leaf)

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp mustard

1 whole red chilli

1 tbsp oil

½ tsp turmeric

1 tsp red chilli powder

2 tsp coriander powder

Salt to taste

Water as required

Method:

1. Wash and soak the rice for at least 30 mins.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker or rice cooker or pressure pan; add the whole garam masala, cumin, mustard and red chilli.
3. After frying for 30 secs add onions, green chilli and garlic and sauté. Add turmeric and salt as it helps to cook the onions quicker.
4. After the onions are transparent add chilli powder and coriander powder and add the chopped tomatoes and chopped coriander and mix well. Cook for 2 mins.
5. Add the soaked rice and sufficient water and bring it to a boil. Adjust the salt if required.
6. Cover and cook for 2 whistles.
7. Serve with raita of your choice.

Co-zy Tips:

You can cook it with ghee instead of oil to give it a rich flavour, else add little ghee after you serve before eating.