Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 cup

Rice

cooked

2 unit

Tomatoes

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

thinly sliced

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 unit

Green Chilli

slit

1 fistful

Mint Leaves

1 bunch

Coriander Leaves

1 unit

Cinnamon Stick

2 unit

Cloves

1 sprig

Curry leaves

1 tbsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Salt

1 inch

Ginger

roughly chopped

3 unit

Garlic

1 tsp

Fennel seeds

Step 1
~2 min

Cook rice to a fluffy texture and keep aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Coarsely pound the ginger, garlic, and fennel seeds using a mortar and pestle and keep aside.

Step 3
~2 min

Heat ghee in a pan on medium flame.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the cinnamon stick and cloves and let it splutter.

Step 5
~2 min

Add the ginger, garlic, and fennel seeds mix and saute until the raw smell goes away.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the curry leaves and sliced onions and saute until the onions turn translucent.

Step 7
~2 min

Add the tomatoes and saute until half cooked.

Step 8
~2 min

Add the slit green chilli, red chilli powder, mint, and coriander leaves and mix well.

Step 9
~2 min

Season with salt and cook the mix until the tomatoes are well cooked and the whole mixture comes together (around 10 minutes).

Step 10
~2 min

Add the cooked rice and mix it evenly using a fork.

Step 11
~2 min

Let it simmer for 5 minutes and switch off the flame.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

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

Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.

Garnish with extra coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

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 with raita or yogurt.

Serve with a side of vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cauliflower & Cucumber Raita
Potato Fry

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu, India

Cultural Significance

Traditional South Indian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Everyday meal
Festivals

Occasion Tags

lunch
dinner
weeknight meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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