Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice-A quick and easy rice dish created in minutes. Flavoured with fresh tomatoes and garnished generously with fresh coriander.Served with a creamy cucumber raita.

Ingredients:

2 cups preboiled cold rice ( Left over rice is ideal for this)

1 firm medium tomato de seeded and finely chopped

2 green chillies de seeded and finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped.

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon chilli powder

1/2 tablespoon sunflower oil

1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

Method:

1. Add to the cold rice salt,chilli powder and turmeric

2.Toss the rice to get an even coating of the spices.

3. In a frying pan heat the oil, when hot add the cumin seeds.

4. Add the rice and toss in the hot oil.Approx 3-4 minutes.

5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chillies.

6.Toss the rice till tomatoes and rice are mixed . Approx 1-2 minutes.

7.Transfer the rice to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh coriander.

Serve hot with creamy cucumber raita and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice..

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