TOMATO RICE (Signature Dish)

TOMATO RICE ( SIGNATURE DISH)

1 MEDIUM SIZE ONION

2 LARGE TOMATOES

1-2 SMALL GREEN CHILLIES

1 CUP BASMATI RICE

¼ CUP FRESH GREEN PEAS / CORN

2 BLACK CARDAMOM ( Elaichi)

1 Tsp GARAM MASALA

1-2Tbsp GHEE

2 tsp JEERA

1 tsp MUSTARD

CURRY LEAVES

CORIANDER LEAVES

SALT TO TASTE

WATER AS REQUIRED

Method:

Blanche tomatoes & preparea thick puree .

(To blanche tomatoes, you immerse them in boiling (or just-boiled)water for a short period (for a min) and then immediately pop them into somecold water to stop the tomatoes cooking any further. You can then peel off theskin much easier.

* GrindOnions with jeera & green chillies

*Heatghee in a heavy bottom vessel. Add black cardamom ,mustard, jeera & curryleaves, let it splutter, add the paste & simmer for a min. Add tomato puree.

* Nowadd the dry spices, peas/ corn & salt and saute. Add rice , water & cook covered till done.

Garnishit with coriander leaves.

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