~ BASMATI RICE WITH TOMATO and GINGER ~

~ BASMATI RICE WITH TOMATO and GINGER ~

Serves 6

1 lg. tomato, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 c. basmati rice (or other long grain)
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. fresh grated ginger
1 med. onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp. coriander seeds

In a food processor, puree tomato. Pour into 4 cup measure and add water to make 2 1/2 cups.
In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add onions, garlic and coriander seeds, cook, stirring frequently for 2 - 3 min. or until onions are tender, taking care not to burn the garlic. Stir in rice, pepper flakes and ginger and mix to
coat with hot oil. Add tomato, water mixture. Cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 25 minutes without lifting lid. Turn off heat and let stand 5 - 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.