Onion Tomato Pulao

Whenever you feel like making a pulao which is at the same time easy and quick to make without compromising on the flavour and taste, this is the one for you. Simple ingredients can indeed give the pulao the taste you are looking for.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 24 Oct 2024 in Recipes Rice

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Main ingredients	Onions, Tomatoes, Basmati rice, Ghee, Cumin seeds, Bay leaf, Black peppercorns, Green chillies, Red chilli powder, Fresh coriander leaves, Boondi
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Rice
Prep time	30-35 minutes
Cook time	25-30 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

3 medium onions, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1½ cups Basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
3 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
6-8 black peppercorns
Salt to taste
4-5 green chillies, slit
¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
4-5 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
Boondi raita for serving

Method

Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaves and peppercorns, mix and sauté till fragrant.
Add onions, mix and sauté till translucent.
Add tomatoes, salt and green chillies, mix well and saute on medium heat till the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
Add red chilli powder and 2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves and mix well.
Add rice and mix. Add 2½ cups hot water. Adjust salt.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, cover and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
Add remaining coriander leaves and mix well.
Transfer into a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with boondi raita.

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