Garlic Tomato Rice Bowl

Name: Garlic Tomato Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain basmati rice; 3 black cardamom pods; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon shahi jeera powder; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic paste; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon spring onion; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

Submitted by Chef #1803057280

"Spicy and garlicky rice bowl as one pot meal to satisfy your hunger with the fresh taste of tomatoes."

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photo by KAVITA B.

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 5

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups long grain basmati rice
3 black cardamom pods
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin seed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon shahi jeera powder
¹⁄₂ cup tomato puree
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped onion
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons garlic paste
¹⁄₄ cup onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ tablespoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon spring onion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
¹⁄₄ teaspoon turmeric powder

directions

Wash rice 2-3 times with water and soak in water for 30 minutes in medium sized pot.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, shahi jeera and cardamom in soaked rice.
In small pan heat 2 1/2 tablespoon of oil at medium heat .
Add cumin seeds and add chopped onion. Saute onion for 5-6 minutes until onion becomes light brown. Lower the heat.
Add garlic paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cilantro and stir well for 6-7 minutes.
Let it cool down and set aside.
Now boil rice at medium high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon oil.
After 15-17 minutes check if rice is almost done but should not be over cooked.
Drain excess water through sieve and let rice cool for 5 minutes.
Mix rice and tomato mixture well and heat for 5 more minutes to incorporate well.
Serve in serving bowl and garnished with spring onion.