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Tomato biryani recipe | How to make tomato biryani

By swasthi , on May 27, 2019, 20 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Tomato biryani recipe – Simple one pot biryani recipe made with tomatoes. This quick dish can be made easily on a busy day for dinner and it also goes well in the lunch box. It is best served with a simple raita. I have used some carrot,peas and beans which is totally optional. I have used it here just to add some nutrition. You can also replace the veggies with some soya chunks.

tomato-biryani-recipe

This can be made in a pressure cooker or in a pot or even in a electric rice cooker. I have shared tips in the step by step method on how to make this in the electric rice cooker (step 11). To simplify the recipe further, just skip the mix veggies and use only tomatoes and peas. This will save some time.

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How to make tomato biryani recipe

1. Wash and soak rice for about 30 mins. Drain the rice to a colander. Puree the tomatoes. You can also use them chopped. Since my kids do not like the tomato skin & pulp, I have pureed them.

2. These are the spices we will need for this biryani. Reduce the quantity of cinnamon if not using true cinnamon.

spices-for-tomato-biryani-recipe

3. As I mentioned before, you can make this biryani just with tomatoes, onions and peas. You can also use some soya chunks here.

veggies-for-tomato-biryani

4. Add oil in a heavy bottom pot or pressure cooker and heat it. Saute the spices until the shahi jeera begins to crackle.

fry spices to make tomato biryani recipe

5. Add onion slices and green chilies.

frying onion chilies to make tomato biryani

6. When the onions turn golden, add the ginger garlic paste. If you are in a hurry you can just fry them till they turn pink.

fry ginger garlic for tomato biryani recipe
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7. Saute the ginger garlic until the raw smell goes off.

Saute the ginger garlic

8. Pour the tomato puree. Cook for 2 to 3 mins. Tomato puree splashes, so keep it partially covered.

add puree to make tomato biryani recipe

9. Add mint, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, biryani masala or garam masala and coriander powder. You can also add in turmeric.

spice powders for tomato biryani recipe
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10. Cook until the puree thickens and oil begins to separate.

cooking tomato biryani

11. Add the veggies and saute for 2 to 3 mins or until the mixture thickens further. If you like to make this in a electric rice cooker, you can further transfer this to a electric cooker pot and add rice, water and cook the same way you would make your regular rice in it.

Add the veggies

12. Add the drained rice. Saute on a high flame for 2 to 3 mins.

add rice to make tomato biryani

13. Pour water and bring it to a boil on a high heat.

Pour water

14. Check salt and adjust if needed.

add salt
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15. If making in pressure cooker, when the water comes to a boil cover and cook for 1 whistle on a medium high flame. If making in a pot, cover the pot partially and cook until the entire water evaporates. Stir in between. The last 5 minutes cover the pot completely and cook on a medium flame.

pressure cook tomato biryani

16. When done fluff up the rice. If made in pressure cooker, open the lid when the pressure releases.

fluff up the rice

Serve tomato biryani with onion raita.

tomato biryani
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For more biryani recipes, you can check
Veg dum biryani
Veg biryani in pressure cooker
Kuska biryani
Hyderabadi egg biryani

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Tomato biryani recipe | How to make tomato biryani recipe

Tomato biryani recipe – One pot simple biryani is made with tomatoes and mix veggies.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings4 to 5
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 2 cups rice (basmati or sona masuri)
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 to 2 green chili slit (skip for kids)
  • 2 cups tomatoes or 1 1/4 cup puree
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup carrots (optional)
  • 3/4 cup beans (optional)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp biryani masala
  • 1 tsp coriander powder / daniya powder
  • 1/2 cup mint / pudina chopped
  • 1/4 cup coriander / daniya patta
  • 2 tbsps oil
  • 1 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp saunf powder (optional)
  • 3 cups water

Spices

  • 1 bay leaf / tej patta
  • 1 star anise / chakra phool
  • 2 inch cinnamon sticks 2 no / dalchini
  • 3/4 tsp shahi jeera
  • 1 strand mace / javitri
  • 4 green cardamoms / choti elaichi
  • 6 cloves / laung
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Wash and soak rice in ample water for about 30 mins. While the rice soaks, puree the tomatoes and chop the veggies.
  • Clean and chop mint and coriander leaves.
  • Drain the rice after 30 minutes.

Making tomato biryani

  • Heat oil in a pot or cooker. Fry the spices for a minute.
  • Fry the onions until golden. Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes off.
  • Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 to 3 mins.
  • Time to add in chili powder, biryani masala powder, red chilli powder and salt.
  • Add in the veggies and cook for another 3 mins or until the puree thickens.
  • Add drained rice and saute for 2 to 3 mins. Pour water and add salt.
  • Bring it to a boil on high flame. When the water comes to a boil, lower the flame to medium and cook until the water evaporates completely. Cover and simmer the stove. Cook for 5 mins.
  • If making in pressure cooker, then cover it immediately when the water comes to a boil. Cook for 1 whistle on a medium high flame.
  • When the pressure goes down open the lid and fluff up the rice.
  • Serve tomato biryani with raita.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Tomato biryani recipe | How to make tomato biryani recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Sodium 245mg11%
Potassium 830mg24%
Carbohydrates 101g34%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 6215IU124%
Vitamin C 37.4mg45%
Calcium 168mg17%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Arushi says

    September 14, 2019

    The biriyani was too tasty.And recipe was also awesome.I maked it in my family event and everybody feel it too tasty. Thank you Swathi for your wonderful recipe.And I would be following your recipe from today only.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 14, 2019

      Welcome Arushi
      Glad you liked it. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Priya says

    February 7, 2018

    Hi swasthi made this biryani it was awesome,but u specified green chillies and red chilli powder ,but how much quantity u did not tell,kindly update the recipe

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 8, 2018

      Thanks for the mention I will update

      Reply
  4. D. Anitha says

    February 4, 2018

    5 stars
    It is very delicious food

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 4, 2018

      Thank you

      Reply
  5. Anand says

    November 15, 2017

    5 stars
    In the absence of ginger garlic paste how many garlic shall I take

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 16, 2017

      Hi Anand
      You can use about 4 large garlic cloves or 6 to 8 medium ones

      Reply
  6. sujata says

    May 6, 2017

    5 stars
    Tomato biryani is nice i mean if the spices blend perfectly then only the taste is good..

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 9, 2017

      Yes sujata you are right.
      thanks for writing

      Reply
  7. Lahari Shiva says

    February 13, 2017

    5 stars
    Excellent Page. Thank you!!! Swati. 🙂

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 13, 2017

      welcome

      Reply
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  9. Kashish says

    December 31, 2016

    5 stars
    Its really good recipe,delicious.I usually follow your recipes. Thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 7, 2017

      welcome Kashish
      Happy to know you liked it.
      Thanks for following the recipes

      Reply
  10. Rama says

    October 15, 2016

    I make this tomato briyani today morning,this tomato flavour was so nice thanks mam

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 15, 2016

      Welcome Rama

      Reply
  11. Ana says

    October 13, 2016

    Looks yummy and simple,going to try it soon,Thank you.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 13, 2016

      Welcome
      yes do try it.

      Reply
  12. vidya says

    October 13, 2016

    Love this tomato biryani recipe. gonna try this soon.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 13, 2016

      Thanks Vidya
      Do try it. Would love to know how it turned out

      Reply

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