Tomato Rice by DICE

Ingredients (For 4 people)

* 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

* 2 Cloves

* 1 Star Anise

* 2 Cardamom pods

* 1 Cinnamon stick

* 2 Bay leaf

* 1 Onion (Diced)

* 1 tbsp Garlic paste

* 1 tbsp Ginger paste

* 2 Tomatoes (Diced)

* 1 ½ tbsp Salt 

* 1 ½ tbsp Chilly powder

* ¼ tsp Turmeric

* 2 cups Basmati Rice (Soaked)

* 2 cups of Water

Preparation

1. In a medium to high heat pan, add the oil and sauté the cloves, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick and bay leaves until fragrant.

2. Sauté the onion, ginger and garlic until the onions are translucent.

3. Add the tomatoes and sauté until it becomes a mush.

4. Add the salt, chilly powder, turmeric and mix well. 

5. Add the basmati rice and mix well. 

6. Add the water and mix well. Place the lid on for nearly 5 minutes on low heat.

7. Open the lid and mix to avoid the rice sticking to the base of the pan. Close again and cook for another 5-10 minutes. 

8. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.

9. Fluff up the rice with a fork and enjoy with curd, pappadam or any sides you like. Tadaa!!!