Easy Tomato Pulao (one-pot tomato bath )
"A quick and flavorful one-pot Indian meal made with fragrant Basmati rice, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This Tomato Pulao is perfect for a healthy lunch box or a busy weekday dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes!"
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a mixie, grind tomatoes, green chillies, pepper and coriander leaves into a smooth paste.
- Wash the basmati rice and soak it in this ground paste. Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves and cardamom. Sauté until aromatic.
- Add sliced onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add chopped mint leaves and mix well.
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Mix everything well.
- Add the soaked rice along with the paste. Mix gently.
- Measure the soaked liquid:
- * If 1/2 cup liquid is already there → add 1 cup water
- * If 1/4 cup liquid → add 1 1/4 cup water
- 👉 Total liquid should be around 1.5 cups for 1 cup rice
- Mix well, close the cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Let the pressure release naturally, fluff gently and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust water based on how much tomato paste is soaked with the rice. Total liquid should be around 1.5 cups for 1 cup rice.
- If you use more paste, reduce water slightly to avoid mushy rice.
- Use good quality basmati rice for long, separate grains.
- Always sauté onions well until slightly golden for better flavour.
- Mint leaves enhance the aroma — don’t skip if available.
- Cook only for 2 whistles to prevent overcooking.
- Let the pressure release naturally before opening for perfect texture.
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