SIMPLE COCONUT-TOMATO RICE

No much introduction……. Rice-tomato-coconut milk-some masala…….enjoy lunch with this tasty delight.

INGREDIENTS

• Rice                          1 cup
• Water                        1+1/2 cup
• Coconut milk            1/2 cup
• Salt                            to taste
• Cloves                       5
• Cardamom                 3
• Cinnamon stick          1
• Pepper corns               5
• Coriander seeds          1/2 Tsp
• Jeera                           1/2Tsp
• Turmeric                     1/4tsp
• Tomatoes                    1 cup pureed
• Onion                         1/2 cup chopped
• Red chilly powder      1/2 tsp
• Oil                              3 Tsp

PROCEDURE

Cook the rice with water and coconut milk. Set aside.
Blanch 2 ripe tomatoes, peel the skin and grind to a puree.( Can also use store bought puree)
Heat oil and add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper corns, coriander seeds, jeera.

When they are done add the chopped onion.

Add a bit of salt and fry for a minute.

Add the tomato puree.

Add enough salt, turmeric powder.

Fry till oil oozes out.

Finally add the cooked rice, chilly powder.

Toss well and serve hot with any raita or gravy.