Tomato Baath / Tomato Rice

 


Ingredients:-


Basmati Rice-4 cups
Tomatoes-4 to 5 nos ( Puree 2 to 3 cups)
Green peas-1/2 cup (u can add more)
Coconut Milk-1 can
Onions-1 Big size (sliced)
Green chillies-6 to 7 nos( slit)
Cardamom-3 nos
Cinnamon sticks-2 nos
Cloves-4 nos
Star Anise-1 no
Bay leaves-4 nos
Ginger/ Garlic Paste-2 tbsp
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves-few
Oil-3 tbsp
Water-1 1/2  cup

Method:-

Wash the rice and soak it for 30 minutes and then drain and keep it aside.

 Puree the tomatoes in a blander.Keep it aside.


Peel the onions and cut into slices.

Heat the oil in a cooker and add bay leaves,cloves,cinnamon,cardamoms,star anise and green chillies fry for a few seconds.

Now add the onions fry for 5 minutes and add ginger/garlic paste  fry for another 5 minutes.


Now add green peas fry for 3 to 4 minutes.Add turmeric powder stir once.




Now add the rice to the pan and fry for 5 minutes.

Now add tomato puree ,coconut milk,water ,red chilli powder,garam masala powder and salt mix well.




Now close the lid cook the rice.(Don't put the whistle)Make sure in between u need it stir well.




Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot with curd or raita.