How to prepare Tomato pulao/Tomato Rice

I usually prepare Tomato rice in two ways.One is pulao and another one tomato Baath which is prepared by leftover rice.

Normally these two recipes are very easy to prepare and which can be easily prepared as lunch box recipes.This dish is mostly prepared in south India.

Now i am posting Tomato Pulao recipe which is a bit spicier than tomato Baath.

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Ingredients:

• Basmati Rice:1 cup.


• Tomatoes:4(Riped).


• Onion:2 (Medium sized).


• Cloves:2.


• Ginger-garlic paste:1 tsp.


• Cinnamon stick:1 inch.


• Mint leaves:1/2 cup.


• Green chillies:2-3.


• Red chillipowder:1 tsp(adjust to your spice level).


• oil:1 1/2 tbsp.


• salt:adjust to taste.


• coriander powder:1/2 tsp.

Procedure:

• Soak Basmati rice for 20 min.


• Cut the onion into thin slices and cut the tomato into small pieces.


• Now heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add cloves,Cinnamon stick and fry for 1/2 min.


• Now add ginger garlic paste and fry until raw smell goes.


• Now add Mint leaves until it decreases the volume.


• Now add Green chillies and onion and fry until they turn into translucent.


• Now add soaked rice and fry for 1 min.


• Now add 2 cups of water and salt,red chilli powder and close the lid of pressure cooker.


• Now the cooker starts whistling(3 whistles) and simmer for 3-4 min and turn off the flame.


• After cooker cools down add chopped coriander on top of it.

Note:

• You can use Ghee instead of oil.


• If you use full ripe juicy tomatoes gives more taste.


• We can use only Green chillies with out using Red chilli powder but the color will not be good.so,instead of using artificial colors i used red chilli powder.

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How to prepare Tomato curry

Its easy to prepare and takes less time.If we prepare
it in the right way it will be superb in taste.

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Tomatoes are very rich in vitamin c.They are low in calories and that too fat free.They also contain vitamin A,K,potassium.To say simply they contain all vitamins and minerals which are necessary for a good health.They are very good for females because they build strong bones .

Tomatoes make your skin great.they will protect skin from sun damage.

 

Ingredients:

onion: 1 medium sized.
Tomatoes:4 medium sized(prefer ripen tomatoes).
Turmeric powder:half tsp.
salt:adjust to taste.
garlic pods: 3
coriander powder:1tbsp.
Red chilly powder:2 tbsp.
coconut powder:3tbsp.
Ghee:2 tbsp.
Bay leaves:5.
mustard and jeera :half tsp.

To Grind:

Take garlic and coconut to grind.

Procedure:

Heat the oil in a pan.
Now Crackle mustard seeds,jeera and add bay leaves.
Add onion and fry it until it changes the color to
light brown and now add turmeric powder ,salt,red
chilly powder,coriander powder and fry for half a
minute.
Now add that ground powder (garlic and coconut) and
fry for few seconds.
Now add tomato pieces and close the lid and cook for
five minutes .
If it is not cooked cook for another few minutes.
Now add ghee and remove the pan from heat.
Now garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Now the tasty tomato curry is ready.

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How to prepare Bhendi Fry

This is way to prepare bhendi fry tastily.Bhendi also known as ladiesfinger or okra is rich in fiber which avoid obesity,cholestral and some type of cancer.

It also contain vitamins like vitamin -c,B1,B2,B6.A,K,E etc.Always use Okra that is tender and fresh and another cooking tip is wash and dry okra thoroughly before cutting,Adding spoonful of yogurt or butter milk helps dry out the slime while doing stir fries.

The other important point is do not cut the okra into very small pieces Cut with at least 1 inch long.

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Ingredients:

• Okra:1/4 kg.


• Onion:1 big sized.


• Oil:1 1/2 tbsp.


• Mustard seeds:1/2 tsp.


• Cumin seeds:1/2 tsp.


• Dry grated coconut:2 tbsp.


• garlic cloves:4-5.


• Red chilli powder:1 1/2 tsp.( adjust according to your spice level).


• Turmeric powder:a pinch.


• Red chillies: 1.


• Curry  leaves:5-6.


• salt:as required.

Procedure:

• First wash the okra and wipe it thoroughly with kitchen cloth or if necessary keep it aside for 15-20 min.


• Cut the onion into thin slices.


• Now grind the grated coconut and cloves into fine powder.


• Now add oil in a kadai and crackle the mustard seeds.


• Now add cumin seeds,curry leaves,red chillies ,onion and fry until the onion become translucent.


• Now add turmeric powder,salt, red chilly powder and fry until it mix.


• Now add bhendi pieces and fry for 3-4 min on a high flame.


• Now reduce it to simmer and add teaspoon of buttermilk or lime juice so that it will dry out to slime.


• Now allow it to cook until it become soft.It will take more time to cook because it is in sim.


• Now add Ground coconut powder and close the lid for another 3-4 min.

Notes:

• Instead of using grated coconut and garlic cloves we can use roasted gram(putnala pappu and garlic cloves powder)so,that it will give different taste.


• We can keep okra in fridge after cutting into pieces.

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