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.
