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Recipes from Everyday Cooking Tahiri-Basmati rice with potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro 2 medium potatoes, cubed1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped ½ teaspoon ginger, chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon whole cumin 1 bay leaf 1 black cardamom 1 green cardamom 2 cloves 2 inch cinnamon stick 2 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons cooking oil 4 cups warm water Heat oil in a saucepan, add all the whole spices and chopped onions. Fry the onions until golden brown. Add potatoes, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro and all the ground spices. Continue to stir the mixture, add 1 cup of water, cover and let the mixture cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Gently rinse the rice and then add to the potato mixture. Add the other 3 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and then cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Serve with any meat or vegetable dish and raita.
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