Tomato Pulao

Grind coriander leaves & ginger with water to make 2 tsp paste.Set aside.Grind cashews to make a paste with little water.

Wash the rice and keep aside.No need to soak.If u use basmati rice , the ratio of rice and water is 1:1 .So u need to soak the rice for 20 mins.(I used boiled rice, i didn’t soak).

Heat a kadai with oil and all the items one by one given under“ TO SAUTE “ section.

After adding all the spices,add the small onions and garlic flakes.Saute till onions become transparent.

Now add the slit green chilly and ginger & coriander leaves paste.

Saute for a minute and add the cashew paste. Stir well.

Then add the red chilly powder and tomato puree to it.

Mix well and add the required salt and cook everything for a minute.Stir in intervals.Make sure there is little water in it.

Now add the measured rice and water and mix it well.

Transfer everything into a cooker and cook for 1 whistle.

After removing from the flame add a few drops of lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

Tastes heaven with onion raitha!!