Tomato biryani

Tomato biryani

Tomato biryani is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of basmati rice with aromatic spices and juicy tomatoes. It's a vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their dietary preferences. The rice is cooked with a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, along with onions, garlic, and ginger.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients
  

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Instructions
 

  • Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  • Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
  • Now, add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  • Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
  • Add plain yogurt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Add soaked and drained basmati rice into the pan. Gently mix it with the tomato mixture.
  • Pour water into the pan and give it a gentle stir. Bring it to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up gently using a fork. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  • Enjoy it hot with raita or any side dish of your choice.
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Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 84g (28%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 2mg (1%)Sodium: 106mg (5%)Potassium: 424mg (12%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 791IU (16%)Vitamin C: 18mg (22%)Calcium: 79mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword rice, vegetarian
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