TOMOTO RICE - SIMPLE SUPPER

Ingredients:

2 cups basmati rice.

2 generous tbsp canned tomato paste.

1 small red onion chopped.

1 cup frozen mixed veggies.

1 small potato2 tbsp dessicated coconut .

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste.

1/2 tsp turmeric powder.

1 tsp chilli powder .

1 tsp garam masala.

2 tbsp oil.

1 tsp jeera.

2 cardamom pods.

2 cloves.

1 small piece of cinnamon.

a few curry leavessalt to taste.

Method:

Heat the oil in a wide saucepan. Add jeera and then cardamom, cloves,

cinnamon and the curry leaves. When the spices sizzle, add the chopped

onion and saute lightly.

Add the ginger garlic paste. Add the frozen veggies, potatoes and

tomato paste. Fry for a few seconds and then add the basmati rice.

Fry the rice lightly as well.

Then add the coconut, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala and salt.

Add the water and let it come to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to the

lowest setting and cover the lid. Let it cook undisturbed for 15-20 minutes.

Fluff up the rice and savour with some tasty pickles, raita and papad.

You can also fry all the ingredients and for the last step, just transfer

everything to the rice cooker and let cook for a fuss-free dinner.

Tomato Rice - Super simple weekday supper