Step 1:
1. Boil about 4 cups of water and add salt to it. Step 2:
2. Add the chunks and turn the gas off and leave the chunks in the water till they become twice their sizes. Step 3:
3. Rinse the rice. Step 4:
4. In a pressure cooker (or pot), heat some oil and add the chopped onions and some salt and fry till they are translucent. Step 5:
5. Now add a pinch of tumeric powder and just mix it. Step 6:
6. Add the tomatoes and red chilli powder and fry till they soften. Step 7:
7. Add the red chilli paste and salt(if required).Saute till the oil separates. Step 8:
8. Drain the water from the chunks and add the chunks to the gravy we made. Sauté well. Step 9:
9. Now add the rice to it and mix well. Also add water enough to immerse the rice in it. Like 1cup rice=1and1/4 cups water for cooker and 1cup rice=1and1/2 cups water for pot. Step 10:
10. Close the cooker and let it cook for two whistles and if you cooking in a pot then cover and cook for 10 mins on a med flame and check if cooked and all the water has evaporated. If not cook for 5 more minutes. Step 11:
11. Serve for a complete meal. 