## Tomato Rice With Basil Recipe (Indian Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Tomato Rice With Basil Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 5 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Tomato Rice With Basil Recipe:
* 1 cup Rice – or brown rice
* 3 Tomatoes
* 1 Green Chilli – finely chopped
* Basil leaves – Few
* 7 cloves Garlic – crushed
* Extra Virgin Olive Oil – as required
* 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
* Salt – as required
* Water – as needed
* Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – or Basil leaves for garnish
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Tomato Rice With Basil Recipe:
1. firstly add tomatoes with required amount of water in a saucepan.
2. Cook it till the skin of tomatoes start coming out.
3. Peel the skin of the tomatoes and chop them very finely.
4. Keep them aside.
5. Heat olive oil in a wide pan and add garlic and green chillies.
6. Cook it till the raw smell of garlic vanishes.
7. Add chopped tomatoes and basil leaves into the pan and cook it for about 2 to 3 minutes.
8. After 2 to 3 minutes, add rice, salt and black pepper and cook till the rice is cooked properly.
9. Once it is done, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves or basil leaves.
10. Serve Tomato Rice With Basil on its own or with an raita of your choice.
### Tips for the Best Tomato Rice With Basil Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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