Garlic Tomato Rice Bowl

Spicy and garlicky rice bowl as one pot meal to satisfy your hunger with the fresh taste of tomatoes.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  long grain basmati rice
• 3  black cardamom pods
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  shahi jeera powder
• 1⁄2 cup tomato puree
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic paste
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon spring onion
• 1  tablespoon  chopped cilantro
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric powder

Directions

1. Wash rice 2-3 times with water and soak in water for 30 minutes in medium sized pot.
2. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, shahi jeera and cardamom in soaked rice.
3. In small pan heat 2 1/2 tablespoon of oil at medium heat .
4. Add cumin seeds and add chopped onion. Saute onion for 5-6 minutes until onion becomes light brown. Lower the heat.
5. Add garlic paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cilantro and stir well for 6-7 minutes.
7. Let it cool down and set aside.
8. Now boil rice at medium high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon oil.
9. After 15-17 minutes check if rice is almost done but should not be over cooked.
10. Drain excess water through sieve and let rice cool for 5 minutes.
11. Mix rice and tomato mixture well and heat for 5 more minutes to incorporate well.
12. Serve in serving bowl and garnished with spring onion.