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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

  1. oil - watch the video to see
  2. bay leaf - 1
  3. onion - watch the video to see (chopped)
  4. garlic - watch the video to see (chopped)
  5. ginger paste - watch the video to see (optional)
  6. tomato puree - watch the video to see
  7. chili powder - watch the video to see
  8. capsicum - watch the video to see (chopped)
  9. water - 4 cups
  10. salt - to taste
  11. biryani masala - watch the video to see (optional)
  12. mint leaves - watch the video to see
  13. coriander leaves - watch the video to see
  14. beans or rajma - watch the video to see (boiled)
  15. basmati rice - 2 cups (soaked)
  16. butter - watch the video to see (optional)
  17. processed cheese - watch the video to see (grated)

Instructions

  1. Saute onions and spices: Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, chopped onion, garlic, and ginger paste. Saute lightly.
  2. Add tomato puree and spices: Mix in tomato puree, chili powder, and capsicum.
  3. Prepare the rice: Add water, salt, biryani masala, mint, and coriander leaves. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add beans and rice: Mix in boiled beans and soaked basmati rice. Optionally add butter.
  5. Cook the rice: Once most of the moisture is absorbed, sprinkle grated cheese, cover, and cook on a slow flame until done.

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