Tomato Spinach Rice

This simple one-pot tomato and spinach rice is the ultimate comfort food for busy weekdays. Packed with fresh vegetables, warm spices, and a hint of creamy yogurt, it's healthy, kid-friendly, and perfect for lunchboxes or a light dinner.

Steps

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pot over medium heat
2. Add cinnamon and cloves and let them sizzle
3. Add sliced onion and sauté until softened
4. Add chopped ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down
6. Stir in green peas and chopped spinach
7. Add black pepper, garam masala, and salt to taste
8. Add rice and mix well with the vegetables and spices
9. Stir in yogurt
10. Add water (typically 2 cups for 1 cup rice) and bring to a boil
11. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed
12. Fluff with a fork and serve hot with raita or pickle

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