Vegan Tomato Rice: The Ultimate Flavor Fusion!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 medium tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 green chili (slit vertically)
• 1-inch piece of ginger (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• 7-8 Curry Leaves
• ½ cup fresh coriander (chopped)
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt (to taste)