Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Tomato Rice (Tomato Pulav) - Thakkali Satham






Ingredients

  • Basmathi Rice - 2 cups
  • Water - 3 cups
  • Tomato - 5 (i have taken small ones)
  • Onion - 2 
  • Ghee - 3 tsp
  • Cloves - 6
  • Cinnamon stick - 1 
  • Star anise - 3
  • Cardamom - 2
  • Salt - as needed
  • Coriander leaves - few
  • Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Green chillis - 4
  • Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Method

  • Soak Basmathi rice for 20 mts.
  • Meanwhile cut the leaves, onion and tomato and keep ready.
  • In the pressure cooker, add the ghee.
  • When it is hot, add the mentioned spices and fry well.
  • Now add the onion, green chillies, ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  • Add the tomato and saute till it becomes soft.
  • Add the Curry leaves, mint leaves and coriander leaves.
  • Fry them till they give nice aroma.
  • Add the Rice and again fry for a minute.
  • Now add the water, salt and chilli powder. 
  • Check for the seasoning and allow it to boil.
  • Now close the lid, keep it in medium flame and cook for 10 mts.
  • Remove from stove and serve hot with raitha.
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