Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

Tomato

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

thinly sliced

2 cup

Cooked Rice

cooked

1 tsp

Red Chili Powder

1 unit

Green Chili

slit

0.25 cup

Mint

chopped

0.25 cup

Cilantro

chopped

1 unit

Cinnamon Stick

2 unit

Cloves

1 unit

Curry Leaves

sprig

1 tbsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 inch

Ginger

chopped

3 unit

Garlic

cloves

1 tsp

Fennel Seeds

Step 1
~2 min

Cook rice well and set aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Grind ginger, garlic, and fennel seeds into a paste using a mortar and pestle.

Step 3
~2 min

Heat ghee in a pan.

Step 4
~2 min

Add cinnamon and cloves, sauté for 10 seconds.

Step 5
~2 min

Add the ginger-garlic-fennel paste and sauté for 3 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Add curry leaves and thinly sliced onions, cook until onions soften.

Step 7
~2 min

Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until partially softened.

Step 8
~2 min

Add green chili, red chili powder, mint, and cilantro; mix well.

Step 9
~2 min

Add salt and cook until the tomatoes are fully cooked (about 10 minutes).

Step 10
~2 min

Add cooked rice and mix thoroughly.

Step 11
~2 min

Cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your spice preference.

Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.

Soaking the rice before cooking can improve its texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita and papad.

Pairs well with a simple vegetable side dish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Bundi Raita
Papad
Vegetable Korma

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu, India

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Chettinad cuisine, known for its bold flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Quick Lunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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