Simple & Spicy Tomato Rice Pulao in One-Pot

Step 1

Soak 6 cups basmati rice for 15 minutes and keep it aside.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoon butter and add 1 teaspoon shah jeera, 4 cinnamon sticks, 6-7 elachi, 6-7 cloves, 3 bay leaves.

Step 3

Add 1 cup sliced onions, 5 green chilies, and sauté well. Close the lid and cook until onions are soft.

Step 4

Add 1/2 cup cashews and mix well. Add 3 large chopped tomatoes and mix well. Close the lid and cook until tomatoes are soft.

Step 5

Add chopped mint leaves, chopped coriander leaves, and mix well.

Step 6

Add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon pulao masala, and mix well.

Step 7

Now add soaked basmati rice and mix well. Add 12 cups of water, 2 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mix well.

Step 8

Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Mix and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 9

Turn the stove to low flame and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Turn off the stove and serve hot with raita.