SPICY TOMATO RICE

Tomato Rice is a yummy South Indian dish perfect for lunch. It is very delicious and easy to prepare.
In this Rice cooked with spicy - tangy mixture of sauteed onion, tomato, coriander leaves & Indian spices.
Kids will love to have it.

Ingredients:

1. Basmati Rice - 1 cup
2. Onion - 2
3. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
4. Ripe juicy tomatoes - 3-4 (medium size)
5. Green chillies - 2 slit
6. Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
7. Chilli Powder - 3/4 tsp
8. Garam masala powder -1/2 tsp 
9. Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp finely chopped
10. Salt as needed

For the seasoning:

1. Oil - 3 tbsp 
2. Bay leaf -1
3. Cloves -2
4. Cardamom -1
5. Peppercorns - 1/2 tsp
6. Cinnamon - 1 inch piece

Method of preparation:

• Soak basmati rice for 20 minutes, drain the water completely and keep it aside.
• Chop tomatoes and cut onions lengthwise.
• Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and cardamon. Fry for a few seconds and then add thinly sliced onions.
• Saute till onions become slightly golden brown....
• Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few more minutes.
• Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, green chillies, half of coriander leaves, salt needed and garam masala powder. Cook till tomatoes become mushy.
• Add the drained rice, 2 cups of hot water,(check for salt now by tasting the water) and pressure cook for 3 whistles.When the pressure subsides, open it and fluff it with a fork.
• Garnish with the remaining coriander leaves.