Wednesday 11 December 2013

LUNCH BOX RECEIPE 3-SIMPLE TOMATO BRIYANI

Ingredients

Basmati rice-1 cup
Onion-1
Tomato-2
Ginger-garlic paste-1 paste
Bay leaf-1
Cardamom-2
cinnamon-2 small stick
Cloves-2
Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-2 tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp
Mint leaves-1/4 cup
Coriander leaves-1/4cup
Coconut milk-1/2 cup
Salt-to taste
Ghee-1 tsp(Optional)
Oil-required amount

 
 
 
 
 
Method
 
 
1.Soak Basmati rice in 1 cup of water for 15-20 mins.
 
2.Heat oil,ghee in a pan.Add fennel seeds,cinnamon,cloves,cardamom,bay leaf.Saute it for few seconds,then add chopped onions,saute until it turns translucent.
 
3.Then add chopped tomatoes,ginger-garlic paste.Saute until the raw smell of the paste goes off and tomato gets cooked.
 
4.Now add chilli powder(add green chillies instead if you want),garam masala powder,mint leaves,coriander leaves,soaked basmati rice.Mix it well.
 
5.Now place this in a pressure cooker,add 1 cup of water+1/2 cup of coconut milk(normally basmati requires 11/2 cups of water).Let it be on the stove for 3 whistles.
 
6.Tasty and spicy Tomato Briyani is ready.
 
Note:You can also add vegetables,please use fresh ginger-garlic paste for good flavor.Tomato puree can also be used instead of chopped tomatoes.

 
 

1 comment:

  1. Manju,Nice recipe..always mouth watering when use to eat this at home .

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