Tomato Pulao

Tomato Pulao is a flavorful rice dish featuring tender basmati rice cooked with ripe tomatoes, aromatic spices, and green peas. This simple, mildly spiced pulao is perfect as a standalone meal or served alongside yogurt or raita.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 15 minutes
• 2 medium tomatoes (about 150 grams), chopped
• 1 small onion (about 50 grams), finely sliced
• 1/4 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
• 1-2 green chilies, slit
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
• 1 3/4 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Procedure:

• Heat oil or ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
• Add sliced onions and green chilies, sautéing until onions turn golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, cooking until the raw aroma disappears.
• Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release oil.
• Add green peas and drained basmati rice, stirring gently to coat the rice with the tomato mixture.
• Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
• Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with garam masala, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Calories: 488 kcal
• Protein: 30.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.3 g
• Fat: 39.3 g