Basil Tomato Rice

Ingredients:


Basmati Rice - 2 cups
Tomatoes - 3 (chopped finely)
Garlic - 1/4 cup (chopped finely)
Black pepper powder - 2 tsp
Chilli flakes - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Basil - 10 leaves (chopped finley)

Procedure:


1. Cook the basmati rice with enough quantity of water and set them aside.
2. In a big non-stick pan heat olive oil. Once it is hot enough add garlic and fry till they turn golden brown.
3. Add salt and basil leaves along with black pepper powder and chilli flakes. Mix well.
4. Now add chopped tomatoes and stir well. Cook till the water from the tomatoes are dried up.
5. Finally add cooked rice and serve hot.

Vankaya Allam Parchimirchi ( Brinjal with Ginger-Chilli)

Ingredients:


Brinjal ( Indian Variety) - 250 gr
Ginger - 1 inch
Green chillies - 4 ( depends on spiciness)
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 3 tbsp

Procedure:


1. In a non-stick pan take oil. Once it it hot enough add the brinjal pieces.
2. Add the salt and turmeric powder , cover with the lid and cook for 10 min mixing in-between.
3. Mean while grind the ginger and green chillies and keep it aside.
4. When the Brinjal is at the point of being done, add the mixture prepared above. Mix well.
5. Continue cooking for another 5 to 8 min.
6. Serve hot with rice and Ghee