Tomato Biryani Recipe | Thakkali Biryani | How to Cook Tomato Biryani in Pressure cooker with Step by step pictures. A Simple Biryani made with Tomatoes ,it can be prepared in just 20 – 25 mins and perfect for a lunch box. Now lets see how to prepare Tomato Biryani
Tomato Biryani Recipe
Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Mains
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Serves: 4 | Author: Sharmila Kingsly
Oil / Ghee – 2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
Bay Leaves – 1
Cinnamon stick – 1 inch piece
Star Anise – 1
Cashew nuts – 8
Green Chilli - 2
Basmati Rice – 2 cups
Onion - 2
Ginger Garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Mint +Coriander Leaves – a handful
Tomato Puree – 1 Cup
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Salt as needed
Water – 3 cups
Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
Method :
1. Heat a Vessel with oil/ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Star Anise, Cashew nuts and green chilli. Next add in the sliced onions and saute till glossy and then add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves.
2. Next add in the tomato puree and cook till the raw smell leaves. Then add in the Mint and Coriander Leaves and saute till they shrink. Next add in the Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt and Garam Masala and mix well.
3. Fry for 2 mins. Meanwhile soak in the Basmati Rice in water for 30 mins. Next add in the Basmati Rice and fry for 2 mins.
4. Now add in the water and mix well. Add in the lemon juice, check for salt and then and close the cooker and Once the steam comes excessively put on the whistle and cook for 3 mins exactly and switch off the stove. Let the pressure gets released on its own and then open the cooker and fluff the rice.
Notes:
· Goes well with Raita and any Kurma.
· You can also cook the same in Electric Rice Cooker. In that case add 4 cups of Water for 2 cups of Basmati Rice
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Step by step Method with pictures:
1. Heat a Vessel with oil/ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Star Anise, Cashew nuts and green chilli. Next add in the sliced onions and saute till glossy and then add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves.
2. Next add in the tomato puree and cook till the raw smell leaves. Then add in the Mint and Coriander Leaves and saute till they shrink. Next add in the Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt and Garam Masala and mix well.3. Fry for 2 mins. Meanwhile soak in the Basmati Rice in water for 30 mins. Next add in the Basmati Rice and fry for 2 mins.
4. Now add in the water and mix well. Add in the lemon juice, check for salt and then and close the cooker and Once the steam comes excessively put on the whistle and cook for 3 mins exactly and switch off the stove. Let the pressure gets released on its own and then open the cooker and fluff the rice.
Serve with Raita.
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I am loving this tangy tomato rice and yet another pressure cooker recipe ! Each grain of rice is separate and the biryani looks just super !
ReplyDeleteaddition of lemon juice is a neat trick to keep this biryani non mushy ! always love ur step by step pics... sometimes we get the whole recipe just by looking at the pics...
ReplyDeleteColorful and yummy biryani. One more perfect looking biryani from you and am now itching to try your pressure cooker method biryani / pulao. ☺
ReplyDeleteTomato Biryani is one of super easy dishes I make often. Perfect lunch box recipe. Love the color it has got.
ReplyDeleteThis biryani looks excellent Sharmila, very nicely made. I have couple of versions of tomato biryani and won't mind making it again.
ReplyDeleteThis is one recipe made frequently during my childhood. The tomatoes add a wonderful taste even without any vegetables. Looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteLovely biryani. Shall try the neat tip of adding lemon juice to rice.
ReplyDeleteLove these easy biryani recipes. As you mentioned they are perfect for the lunch box. Great share sharmi.
ReplyDeleteLove this tomato rice, tangy and yummy. The rice is so perfectly done.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this easy and tasty tomato rice!perfect for lunch boxes.
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