Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 1.5 cups
• Tomato puree - 1 tin
• Dry red chillies - 3
• Soy sauce - 1 tsp
• Bay leaf - 1
• Cloves - 2
• Cinnamon - 1/2 inch
• Salt - to taste

How to Make Tomato Rice Bake in Foil

• Wash, soak 1.5 cups basmati rice in salted water for 30 mins. Pour one tin tomato puree into a non-stick pan.
• Add 2 cups water, salt, 3 broken dry red chillies and 1 tsp soy sauce.
• Stir and bring to a boil. Add drained rice.
• Bring back to a boil. Add 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves and 1/2-inch stick cinnamon.
• Simmer on low with a loose-fitting lid.
• When done, each grain would separate and all liquid will be absorbed.
• Press a grain to test if done.
• Add 1/2 cup grated cheese and mix well and transfer to a large sheet of aluminium foil.
• Fold corners up to form a packet.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 degree C for 10 mins.
• Serve hot, with stir-fried vegetables, or a wholesome salad.