Tomato Rice

Ingredients:

1. Basmathi Rice - 1 cup
2. Tomato - 2 nos
3. Onion (small) - 1 no
4. Green Chillies - 2 nos
5. Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
6. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/4 tsp
8. Fennel seeds - 2 pinch
9. Mustard - 1 pinch
10. Curry Leaves - 5 to 6 nos
11. Coriander Leaves - 1 stk
12. Cinnamon - 1 piece
13. Cardamon - 1 no
14. Cloves - 2 nos
15. Bay Leaves - 2 nos
16. Oil
17. Salt To Taste

Method:

Wash & soak the rice for 15 to 20 mins . Heat oil in skillet ,add cinnamon ,cloves, cardamon , bayleaves ,mustard seeds, fennel seeds & fry it for a minute .In the mean time boil the 2 tomatoes in hot water for 5 to 6 mins & then take of from the heat & allow it to cool ,then peel the skin & smash it to a thick puree & keep it ready. Then add the ginger garlic paste & fry it till it turns light brown ,then add the green chillies Curry leaves,,onions & fry till the onions turn golden brown color. Then add the tomato puree & saute it well . After 5 mins add the redchilli powder, turmeric powder ,salt & mix it well & cook untill all mixed well & oil comes out on sides .At this stage add the soaked rice & give a stir . Boil 1 1/2 cup of (rice soaked )water & add this to the above mixture & stir well (check for salt ) & transfer this to pressure cooker & leave 3 whistles & pressure cook it . Another method u can directly cook in the same pan by closing the lid with alow flame . For every 6 mins check it & give a stir & cook properly . Stir in coriander leaves immediately before serving. This goes well with cucumber raitha .......