tomato rice recipe

To make tomato rice you need:

·        Tomato 3 med. sized or 4 small

·        Basmati Rice 1 cup.

·        Onion 1 med. sized, finely sliced, lengthwise.

To grind the cooked rice :

·        ¼ Cup Grated coconut

·        6-7 Red chili (Byadagi)

·        2 Tsp. Coriander seeds

·        1 Tsp. Cumin seeds

·        ½ Tsp. Fenugreek seeds

·        1 small pinch Asafoetida

·        2-3 seeds Black pepper

·        7 Cloves

·        3-4 pods Cardamom

·        Nutmeg For flavor

For paste:

·        Mint leaves 2 springs.

·        Garlic flakes 6 - 7

·        Ginger 1"

·        Green chilies 2

For garnishing:

·        Raisins 3 tsp.

·        Cashew nuts 3 tsp.

·        Carrots, beans 1 Tbsp. chopped into small pieces.

·        Ghee. Cinnamon Stick 1", crushed

·        Coriander leaves 1 small bunch.

·        Bay leaf 1

Method:

·        Cook basmati rice, till just done.

·        Make smooth paste of the ingredients listed above (For paste).

·        Heat 1 tsp. ghee in a wok, add the ingredients listed above to grind (take only half the amount of clove and cardamom listed above), fry slightly then grind smooth in a blender.

·        Heat about 2 tsp. ghee in the wok, add raisins and cashew nuts and fry carefully until cashew nuts are slightly brown, remove from wok and keep aside.

·        To the same wok add carrot + beans pieces, if too dry add 1 tsp. ghee and fry till just soft.

·        Take about 2 Tbsp. ghee in a non-stick vessel, add cinnamon, remaining clove, cardamom, bay leaf and fry slightly. Then add onion slices and fry till brown.

·        Add garlic-ginger-mint paste, fry till slightly brown and dry.

·        Add ground coconut and spices and stir till dry.

·        Add 1 tsp. sugar and salt to taste. Then add cooked rice, mix well.

·        Add veg. chunks, raisin, cashew nuts, chopped coriander and mix well.

·        Serve hot. If not served immediately, then pour into a oven safe tray, sprinkle little water, cover with aluminum foil, keep the tray in the oven and maintain oven temp. at 200 F.