TOMATO RICE

INGREDIENTS :-

Basmati Rice - 1 cup
Onion - 2
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Tomatoes - 3
Green chilli - 3
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/4 tsp
Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
Cilantro - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 3 tbsp 
Bay leaf - 3
Cloves - 4
Cardamom - 1
Cinnamon - 1"
Pepper - 4

Method :-

1. Soak basmati rice for 20 minutes, drain the water completely and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and cardamon. Fry for a few seconds and then add sliced onions.
3. Saute till onions become slightly golden brown, add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few more minutes.
4. Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, green chillies, mint leaves, coriander leaves and salt. Cook till tomatoes become mushy.
5. Add the drained rice, 2 cups of  hot water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

Garnish with the remaining coriander leaves.