Tomato Rice Using Pasta Sauce (Student-Friendly) Ingredients -Cooked rice – 2 cups (cooled) -Pasta sauce (tomato-based) – 4 tbsp -Ghee/Oil – 1 tbsp -Cumin seeds (jeera) – 1 tsp -Onion – 1 medium, Thinly sliced -Green chillies – 2 slit -Curry leaves – 4–5 (optional) -Biryani masala – ½ tsp -Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste) -Water – 3–4 tbsp -Coriander – 1 tbsp, chopped -Mint leaves – 1–2 tsp, finely chopped (optional but recommended) Process - Step 1 – Prepare the Base - Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add 1 tsp jeera and let it splutter. -Add thinly sliced onion and green chillies. - If available, add 4–5 curry leaves for extra flavour. - Sauté everything until the onions turn light brown. Step 2 – Add the Tomato Pasta Sauce - Lower the heat and add 4 tbsp tomato-based pasta sauce. - Mix well and cook for 5–7 minutes on low to medium flame, stirring so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. - Add ½ tsp biryani masala, mix and cook for another minute. Step 3 – Combine With Rice - Add 2 cup...