Savory Onion Tomato Rice with Besan

1Begin by washing the basmati rice (1 cup) thoroughly and soaking it in water for 30 minutes.

2In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the finely chopped onions until they turn golden brown.

3Add the chopped tomatoes (2 medium) to the pan and cook until they soften and the mixture becomes slightly mushy.

4Next, add the besan (gram flour) (½ cup) to the pan and roast it for a few minutes until it turns golden and gives off a nutty aroma.

5Now, sprinkle in the chili powder (1 teaspoon), turmeric powder (½ teaspoon), and salt to taste. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

6Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan, stirring to coat the rice with the onion (1 large)-tomato-besan mixture.

7Add enough water to cook the rice (typically a 2:1 ratio of water to rice). Cover the pan and let the rice cook on low heat until it's tender and fluffy.

8Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

9Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot as a delicious and wholesome meal!