Tomato Pulao | Tomato Pulav

Tomato Pulao (popular as Mumbai Mast Tomato Pulav) is a rice dish with amazing combination of flavors - spicy and tangy.

Tomato Pulao

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil
2 large onions cut into cubes
2 large tomatoes cut into cubes
1 medium capsicum cut into cubes
2 green chilies finely chopped
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp pav bhaji masala
1 cup water
1 cup paneer cubes, frozen green peas or fried vegetable of your choice (cauliflower, french beans, carrot) (optional)
6 cups of boiled basmati rice
salt to taste
finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
2. Add ginger garlic paste and onions cut into cubes. Saute till the onions become translucent.
3. Add tomato cubes and cook till they become soft.
4. After tomato is cooked, add tomato ketchup, 1tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2tsp pav bhaji masala, capsicum cubes, and green chilies.
5. Add 1 cup water and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add paneer cubes, green peas or fried vegetables if you wish.
7. Add salt to taste and saute for a minute.
8. Finally add boiled basmati rice and combine the contents.
9. Cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
10. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.