Method
- Wash and cook the rice as you normally do.
- Using long-grained rice like Basmati helps give it a better texture, but you can use normal rice too, without compromising the taste.
- Cook the rice and keep it aside to cool down.
- Take a wok, add oil and cumin seeds to it.
- When they start spluttering, add the green chilies and chopped onions and saute till they become soft and glazed.
- Add the tomato puree and all the dry spices, and mix well.
- One it starts bubbling a little, add the chopped green bell-peppers and saute again.
- Add salt and cook covered for 10-12 mins, till the peppers are tender and cooked through.
- Now add the chopped tomatoes, along with any of their juice.
- Saute for a minute or so, then mix the cooked rice to it.
- Mix everything together gingerly, so it gets colored and the spices are evenly distributed.
- Add the lemon juice, cover with a lid and allow to cook for another 8-10 mins on low-flame.
- When the rice looks cooked, take it off the stove and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Gingerly sprinkle the chopped cilantro and mix just to combine.
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