MASALA RICE STUFFED TOMATOES

Masala rice and stuffed tomatoes, both are amazing dishes that I relish so this time i decided to give it a twist and go for fusion of both the dishes. And the end result came out to be steaming hot rice stuffed tomatoes. And trust me , it tasted really GOOD..................especially that tomato covering gives a tangy touch to masala rice.

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 Medium tomatoes ( top portion sliced)
2. 2 Cup steamed rice ( do not overcook)
3. Ginger-garlic-green chilly paste    1 tsp
4. 1 Onion finely chopped
5. Crushed black pepper                 1 tsp
6. Cumin seeds                               1 tsp
7. 1 Capsicum finely chopped
8. 1 Spring Onion finely chopped
9. Garam Masala                           1 tsp
10.Turmeric powder                      1 tsp
11. Red Chlly Powder                   1 tsp
12. Coriander Powder                   1 tsp
13. Salt to taste
14. Oil                                           1 tsp

METHOD

Take 4 medium sized tomatoes and after washing them up slice its top portion and scoop out the pulp.
In a pan heat oil, and add cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste. Add finely chopped onions and saute them. When they turn light brown, add finely chopped capsicum, spring onions and all the spices. 
Now add the steamed rice and mix them properly. Add salt as per your taste. When the mixture emits nice aroma and is fried, keep it aside in a bowl.
Take the tomatoes and fill the mixture in each scooped out tomato. Brush the tomatoes with oil and keep it in oven for 15 minutes.
Garnish it with chopped spring onion or coriander leaves and serve hot.
 (Do not overcook the rice otherwise it will be soggy and all mashed up.)
( If you do not have oven, you can place tomatoes in a pan using very little oil for about 10 minutes. Baked ones are healthy though)