– As a food chef and blogger, I am excited to share with you the delicious and aromatic Tomato Pulao recipe, also known as Tomato Bath in Kannada. This flavorful dish is a popular South Indian rice dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
– With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe is one that you will come back to again and again. So, let’s dive in and create this mouth-watering Tomato Pulao together.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup basmati rice
– 2 cups water
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2-3 green chilies, slit
– 1-inch ginger, grated
– 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp mustard seeds
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– 1/2 tsp red chili powder
– 1/2 tsp garam masala
– Salt to taste
– 2 tbsp oil
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
Recipe:
– Rinse the basmati rice under cold water and set aside.
– In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they start to splutter, add the chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent.
– Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.
– Add the rinsed basmati rice to the mixture and saute for a couple of minutes. Then, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the rice cook for about 15-20 minutes.
– Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro. Your delicious Tomato Pulao or Tomato Bath in Kannada is ready to be enjoyed!
I hope you enjoy creating and savoring this aromatic and flavorful Tomato Pulao! This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add a simple and delicious dish to their South Indian cuisine repertoire. Happy cooking!
