Tomato Rice Recipe Irani Style | Pakistani Cooking | Pakistani Food recipes | Pakistani recipes

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa offers more protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and cost-effective.

coriander leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can be a fresh alternative, while dried herbs are more affordable.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and spices; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Mix in the drained rice, ensuring it's well-coated with the tomato mixture.

Pour in water, add bay leaves and cardamom pods, and season with salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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