Tomato Rice (Thakkali Sadam)

Ingredients:
Basmati rice(boiled)        -2 1/2 cups
Tomato (smashed)          -2-3
Onion                             -1/2(finely chopped)
Ghee or gingely oil          -2 tbsp
Mustard seeds                - tsp
Cumin seeds                   -1/2 tsp
Cashew nuts(broken)      -1 tbsp(optional)
Chana dal                       -1 tsp
Ginger(finely chopped)    -1 tsp
Cardamom                      -1
Clove                              -1
Cinnamon sticks              -1
Green chilli(sliced in 1/2) -2
Dry chilli                         -2
Turmeric powder            -1/4 tsp
Asafoetida                      - pinch
Chili powder                   -1/4 tsp
Salt                                 - to taste
Curry/coriander leaves    - to garnish

Method:
In oil/ghee add clove, cardamom ,cinnamon sticks, mustard seeds, onion, cumin seeds, dal, cashew nuts, dry and green chilli, ginger. When they turn brown ,add the tomato paste, chili and turmeric powders, asafoetida, salt and saute it.When sauted add half glass water. When it boils add cooked rice and mix and close and keep under low flame for 5mins. Your tomato rice is ready.Garnish with curry/coriander leavesThis is a \picy variety rice. Serve hot with french fries and curd or salad.