Domatesli Pilav

Name: Domatesli Pilav
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups basmati or long-grain rice; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; Salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups basmati or long-grain rice
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1

If using basmati, wash the rice in warm water and rinse under the cold tap.
2

American long-grain does not need washing.
3

Fry the onion in the oil until soft and golden.
4

Add the garlic, and when the aroma rises, stir in the tomato paste and add the tomatoes.
5

Season with salt, pepper, and sugar and cook 20 minutes.
6

Throw in the rice, and add enough water to cover the rice by about 3/4 inch.
7

Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water absorbed, adding a little water if it becomes too dry.