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Mexican-Inspired Tomato Rice with Beans
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A flavorful tomato-based rice with beans, seasoned with Indian spices for a unique twist. Perfect as a side dish for fried chicken or as a standalone meal.
00:45:00 total
Serves 6
medium
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Ingredients
- oil - watch the video to see
- bay leaf - 1
- onion - watch the video to see (chopped)
- garlic - watch the video to see (chopped)
- ginger paste - watch the video to see (optional)
- tomato puree - watch the video to see
- chili powder - watch the video to see
- capsicum - watch the video to see (chopped)
- water - 4 cups
- salt - to taste
- biryani masala - watch the video to see (optional)
- mint leaves - watch the video to see
- coriander leaves - watch the video to see
- beans or rajma - watch the video to see (boiled)
- basmati rice - 2 cups (soaked)
- butter - watch the video to see (optional)
- processed cheese - watch the video to see (grated)
Instructions
- Saute onions and spices: Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, chopped onion, garlic, and ginger paste. Saute lightly.
- Add tomato puree and spices: Mix in tomato puree, chili powder, and capsicum.
- Prepare the rice: Add water, salt, biryani masala, mint, and coriander leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Add beans and rice: Mix in boiled beans and soaked basmati rice. Optionally add butter.
- Cook the rice: Once most of the moisture is absorbed, sprinkle grated cheese, cover, and cook on a slow flame until done.
