Simple and Quick Tomato Rice in Pressure Cooker | How to make Tomato Rice In Cooker | Kanaks Kitchen

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.

Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker.

Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, cloves, and cumin seeds; sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped onions and ginger garlic paste; cook until onions are translucent.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and green chilies; cook until tomatoes soften.

Add rinsed Basmati rice, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala; mix well.

Pour in water and stir to combine.

Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2 whistles or until rice is done.

Release pressure, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with fresh coriander.

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