Follow these steps for perfect results
Tomato
finely chopped
Onion
thinly sliced
Cooked Rice
cooked
Red Chili Powder
Green Chili
slit
Mint
chopped
Cilantro
chopped
Cinnamon Stick
Cloves
Curry Leaves
sprig
Ghee
Salt
to taste
Ginger
chopped
Garlic
cloves
Fennel Seeds
Cook rice well and set aside.
Grind ginger, garlic, and fennel seeds into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add cinnamon and cloves, sauté for 10 seconds.
Add the ginger-garlic-fennel paste and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add curry leaves and thinly sliced onions, cook until onions soften.
Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until partially softened.
Add green chili, red chili powder, mint, and cilantro; mix well.
Add salt and cook until the tomatoes are fully cooked (about 10 minutes).
Add cooked rice and mix thoroughly.
Cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a drizzle of ghee.
Serve hot with raita and papad.
Pairs well with a simple vegetable side dish.
Crisp and refreshing to balance the spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A staple dish in Chettinad cuisine, known for its bold flavors.
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