Baked Mixed Vegetable Layered with Rice
by Tarla Dalal

Rice, simply and elegantly flavoured with tomato ketchup, is topped with a tangy, tomato-based mixed vegetable gravy, peppy pineapple and juicy tomato slices. The interesting arrangement is then baked with a garnish of cheese, to get a super-tasty one-dish meal

You will really enjoy the tangy notes of the Baked Mixed Vegetable Layered with Rice, as well as its fabulous texture that combines the crunch of veggies and the gooeyness of cheese. Enjoy it fresh.

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Baked Mixed Vegetable Layered with Rice recipe - How to make Baked Mixed Vegetable Layered with Rice

1 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables ( french beans , carrot and green peas)
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
5 tbsp milk
2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp fresh cream
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup fresh tomato pulp
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped canned pineapple
6 thinly sliced tomatoes
1/4 cup grated cooking cheese

Method

Combine the cooked rice, milk, sugar, 2 tbsp of fresh cream and 1 tbsp of tomato ketchup in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the fresh tomato pulp, vegetables, chilli powder, remaining 2 tbsp of fresh cream, remaining 2 tbsp of tomato ketchup and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Place the rice in a greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Top it with the tomato-vegetable mixture, pineapple pieces. Arrange the tomato slices and cheese evenly over it.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400º f) for 15 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	260 cal
Protein	6.8 g
Carbohydrates	31.4 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Fat	12.1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	564.5 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	27.3 mg
Folic Acid	28.9 mcg
Calcium	145.3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	140.9 mg
Potassium	196.1 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg