Estamboli Polo

Ingredients

• •2 cups basmati rice
• •2 medium potatoes, diced
• •3 tomatoes, chopped
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon turmeric
• •1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• •3 tablespoons oil
• •3 1/4 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion until translucent.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and diced potatoes and cook for several minutes until the potatoes begin to color.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomatoes, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper and cook until the tomatoes soften.

4. 4

   Add the rice and stir to coat it in the seasoned tomato mixture.

5. 5

   Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to low heat.

6. 6

   Cook until the rice is tender and the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Rest briefly before fluffing and serving.