Tomato Pulao Recipe

Name: Tomato Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Ghee Or Oil; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 5 whole Cardamom; 2 whole Cloves; 2 whole Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 whole Big Onion, Chopped; 2 whole Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; Salt To Taste; 2 cups Water; 1 cup Rice; Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves, For Garnish; Chips And Raita (Yogurt Sauce), To Serve

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Ghee Or Oil
1 whole Bay Leaf
5 whole Cardamom
2 whole Cloves
2 whole Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 whole Big Onion, Chopped
2 whole Tomatoes, Chopped
1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1/4 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
Salt To Taste
2 cups Water
1 cup Rice
Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves, For Garnish
Chips And Raita (Yogurt Sauce), To Serve

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Heat oil/ghee in a pan, add the whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon) and fry for few seconds.
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Once they start to become fragrant, add cumin and fry.
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Add chopped onions and saute till translucent.
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Then add chopped tomatoes and saute till it becomes mushy.
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Add all the ground spices (garam masala, chili powder, coriander, turmeric), salt and cook till the masala releases from the oil.
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Transfer the contents to a rice cooker, add water and rice, and mix.
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Taste and check for salt.
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Allow the rice to cook in the cooker.
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Once done, fluff up the rice with a fork and remove to a serving bowl.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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Serve with chips and raita!
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Notes: If you are using an electric rice cooker, remove the cooking bowl from the cooker once it is cooked (on warm mode).
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Otherwise, the bottom portion of the rice will be burnt.
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Use ripened tomatoes for best results.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Ghee Or Oil, 1 whole Bay Leaf, 5 whole Cardamom, 2 whole Cloves, and more.

Yes, Tomato Pulao falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tomato Pulao

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