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Tomato biryani
Tomato biryani
Tomato biryani is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of basmati rice with aromatic spices and juicy tomatoes. It's a vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their dietary preferences. The rice is cooked with a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, along with onions, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice soaked and drained
- 3 ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 green chilies slit lengthwise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- handful coriander leaves chopped
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
- Now, add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
- Add plain yogurt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add soaked and drained basmati rice into the pan. Gently mix it with the tomato mixture.
- Pour water into the pan and give it a gentle stir. Bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up gently using a fork. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Enjoy it hot with raita or any side dish of your choice.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 84g (28%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 2mg (1%)Sodium: 106mg (5%)Potassium: 424mg (12%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 791IU (16%)Vitamin C: 18mg (22%)Calcium: 79mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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