Tomato rice recipe | Ugandan food #easyrecipe #uganda #rice

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while regular rice is more economical.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Canned tomatoes are convenient and can be less expensive than fresh, while puree offers a rich flavor.

Add oil and butter to a heavy based pan and heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring frequently.

Add ginger and garlic paste; cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.

Add chopped bell peppers and pea eggplants; feel free to omit or substitute with garden peas.

Add chopped tomatoes, curry paste, and salt; stir and cover to cook for about 5 minutes until tomatoes are pulpy.

Add water and bring to a boil.

Wash Ugandan super rice about five times to prevent over-sticking, then add it to the pan.

Mix the rice with the other ingredients and cover with foil and a lid to trap steam.

Cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, mix in finely sliced scallions and serve.

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