Coconut Tomato Pulao

• rice↗2 cups
• coconut milk↗2 cups
• onion↗1

  chopped

• ginger↗1 piece

  (1-inch)

• tomatoes↗2

  peeled and diced

• bay leaf↗1
• cloves↗4
• cinnamon stick↗1 piece

  (1-inch)

• onion↗1

  cut into thin rings

• turmeric powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1 teaspoon
• cashews↗12

  fried

• salt↗
• oil4 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fry onions which are cut into rings till they are crisp.

2. 2

   Keep aside.

3. 3

   Now heat oil.

4. 4

   Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cloves.

5. 5

   Then add the chopped onions and ginger till soft.

6. 6

   Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add turmeric powder and pepper.

8. 8

   Now add rice and salt.

9. 9

   Pour in the coconut milk.

10. 10

    Allow to boil.

11. 11

    Cook the rice on a low flame till tender and dry.

12. 12

    Garnish with the fried onion rings and cashews.