Tomato Biriyani

Tomato Biriyani

And another Biriyani..  Planning Thakkali sadham (Tomato Rice) some time?? Try this Tomato Biriyani instead.. Its very simple to prepare..It uses only the ingredients which are usually available at home.. Its basically enriched and rich tomato rice..

Tomato is such a healthy vegetable.. It fights against cancer, prevents heart diseases , kidney problems and kidney stones.. That tasty and healthy recipe follows..

Ingredients:  (for 2 persons)

To Grind: For Masala

Chopped Ginger                                        - 2 tsp

Chopped Garlic                                         - 2 tsp

Green Chillies                                            - 2

Cinnamon                                                  - 1

Cloves                                                        - 1

Star Aniseeds                                             - 1

Cloves                                                        - 1

Green cardamom                                       - 1

Fresh Coriander Leaves                             - a handful

Others :

Briyani rice ( Seeraga Samba rice)           - 1 cup

Big onion  (cut lengthwise)                       - 3  ( medium size)

Tomato                                                      - 3 

Fresh Mint leaves                                      - a handful

Oil                                                              - As required

Ghee                                                           - 2 tsp

Water                                                          - 2 cups

Salt                                                             - as required

Masala Powders

Turmeric powder                                       - a pinch

Chilli Powder                                             - 2 tsp

Cumin Powder                                            - 1 tsp

Coriander Powder                                       - 1 tsp

Whole Garam Masala

Cloves                                                        - 1

Star Aniseeds                                             - 1

Cloves                                                        - 1

Green cardamom                                       - 1

Procedure:

•  Wash the rice , empty all water and
•  keep it aside
• Grind all things mentioned in the listHeat oil + ghee in a cooker
• Add rice to it. saute for some time. You can see rice getting dry. That is the perfect time to switch off the flame. This is done to prevent the biriyani from getting sticky.
• Take out the rice 
• Add more oil + ghee and add everything listed in whole garam masala.
• Then add onions
• Once onions become translucent  add tomatoes.
• Add the masala and all the powders including salt.
•  Saute it for some time and then add rice and  2 cups of water.
• Add mint leaves. mix everything and keep the cooker for 1 whistle.
• Serve briyani hot with raita.

Quick Tips:

• You can also use Basmathi Rice instead of Seeraga Samba rice.
• Adding boiled peas to the Tomato Biriyani will increase its taste.