Tomato Biryani/ Thakkali Biryani.

It is very easy to prepare and ideal for lunch box menu.


Ingredients

Tomatoes big chopped-2

Onion medium chopped-2

Basmati or Jeera Samba Rice-2cups

Ginger and garlic paste-1tsp

Chilly powder-3tsp

Turmeric powder-1tsp

Salt to taste

Mint and Coriander leaves chopped-1cup

Cloves-3

Cardamom-2

Cinnamon-1"

Method

Heat oil in a pressure pan, add the cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. When the aroma rises add the onions and fry till pink in color, now add the ginger and garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves. Add the chopped tomatoes, chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt. Cook till the tomatoes are mashed and oil separates. Now add the mint and coriander leaves, fry for a minute. Now add the required water for the rice and check the seasoning. Add the washed and drained rice and cook until the rice becomes tender. Serve Hot with Appalam and Chips.