METHI TAMATAR PULAO

Ingredients :

1 cup basmati rice ( soaked for 1 hour)

3 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)

3 medium tomatoes finely chopped

2 tbsp kasoori methi 

Salt as per taste

2 cups water ( double the volume of rice)

1 tsp lemon juice

Method :

• Soak rice for one hour.
• Heat oil in a pan. Reduce flame add jeera, fry for about 1/2 minute till jeera turns golden.
• Add chopped tomatoes and stir fry for about 5-7 minutes, mashing the tomatoes well. Continue to stir fry till oil separate.
• Add kasoori methi and salt. Stir for 1 minute.
• Add the drained rice and mix gently.
• Add 2 cups water and lemon juice. Stir once more and cover the pan. boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer on low flame for about 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
• Allow to stand for about 3-4 minutes. Let the steam escape. Serve hot.