Tamatar Bhat (Tomato Pilaf)
3 tb Light Vegetable Oil 1/2 c Finely Chopped Onion 2 ts Ground Coriander 1 lb Red Ripe Tomatoes, Pureed With Skin -- --or-- 2 c Canned Tomatoes -- pureed 1/2 c Water 1 1/2 ts Coar...
Ingredients
- 3tbsp light vegetable oil
- 1/2cup finely chopped onion
- 2tsp ground coriander
- 1lbred ripe tomatoes, pureed
- 1/2cup water
- 11/2 ts coarse salt
- 1tsp black pepper
- 5cup cooked rice -- * see note
Directions
- 1
3 tb Light Vegetable Oil 1/2 c Finely Chopped Onion 2 ts Ground Coriander 1 lb Red Ripe Tomatoes, Pureed With Skin -- --or-- 2 c Canned Toma
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
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Add the onion and cook, stirring until light brown (about 7 minutes)/ Add the coriander and let sizzle for 25 to 30 seconds
- 4
Add the tomatoes and the 1/2 cup water, mix well, and cook over low heat, covered, for 15 minutes or until reduced to pulpy sauce
- 5
Add salt, pepper, rice, and water
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Gently mix to fold the rice into the sauce
- 7
Add butter and fold to coat the rice evenly
- 8
Cover tightly and steam the rice over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce is absorbed into the rice