Thakkali Saadam | Tomato Rice

Ingredients:

• Basmati rice – 2 cups (soaked in water for 1 hour)
• Coconut milk – 1 cup (first press)
• Cardamom – 5 nos
• Cinnamon – 2”
• Bay leaves – 2 nos
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Red chilly powder – ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Onion – 1  (sliced)
• Tomatoes – 3 nos (pureed)
• Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (chopped)
• Mint leaves – 2 tbsp (chopped)
• Green chillies – 3 nos (slit)
• Oil – 2 tsp
• Ghee – 2 tsp

Method:

1. In a wok, heat oil and ghee. When hot add whole spices – cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaves
2. Add the onions and sauté until soft.
3. Add slit green chillies and cook.
4. When onions have changed colour, add the tomato puree and sauté well until raw smell fades away.
5. Add the powders – turmeric, red chilly and coriander. Fold in.
6. Cover and cook till oil separates.
7. Garnish with mint and coriander leaves and mix well.
8. In a cooker or rice cooker, add the tomato mixture and rice.
9. Add coconut milk and water. Mix well. Check for salt
10. It must be salty for the rice to absorb salt.
11. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles or in a rice cooker till done.
12. Serve hot with raitha of your choice.

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