Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Tomato Rice


For 2 people

Basmati Rice -1 1/2 cup
Ghee - 11/2 tbsp
Salt - As per requirement
Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
Chilly powder -1/2 tsp
Veg Masala -11/2 tsp
Onion -2
Tomato 2 or 3
Green chilly - 2 or 3
Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1tsp
Curry leaves - 2 strips
Coriander leaves - some finely chopped.
Cashew Nuts -50 gms

Cook rice and keep it aside. Heat ghee in a frying pan and add mustard seeds .When it splutters add gingergarlic paste ,curry leaves and saute for sometime then add onion & green chily , then 2 chopped tomatoes and cook . Add chilly powder ,turmeric powder ,salt & vegmasala to this add the puree of one tomato and cook for some time on low flame . When the aroma comes ,add the cooked rice to it and mix well .keep it on low flame for 5 -10 minutes. you can add the coriander leaves & fried cashew nuts and Serve it .