Ingredients

• rice - one and a half cup, washed and drained
• Ghee or oil - 4 tbsp
• black gram Dal - 2 tsp
• mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• fenugreek - 1/2 tsp
• pea nuts - 2 tbsp
• curry leaves few
• onion - 1/2 cup, chopped finely
• chilli powder - 1 tsp
• coriander powder - 1 tsp
• tomato puree - 1/4 cup
• water - 4 cups
• coriander leaves - 2 tbsp, chopped
• salt to taste

How to Make Zesty Tomato Rice with Peanuts

• Heat ghee or oil.
• Add mustard seeds.
• When they splutter, add black gram dal, fenugreek and peanuts.
• When they turn brown, add curry leaves and onion.
• When the onion is light brown, add chilli and coriander powders.
• Add tomato puree, water, salt and rice.
• When the contents begin to boil, cover the pan and lower the heat.
• Let the rice simmer gently till all the water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
• Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.