Tomato pilaf

Tomato pilaf: authentic and simple Iranian taste

Goja Plou is one of the most popular and simple Iranian dishes, which brings a hearty and memorable taste with a combination of rice, tomatoes and fragrant spices. Due to its simple and pleasant taste, this dish is cooked in most parts of Iran and is an integral part of Iranian tables.

What is tomato pilaf?

Tomato pilaf, as its name suggests, is a type of pilaf that is cooked using tomatoes. In this dish, rice is mixed and cooked with tomatoes, onions, tomato paste and spices such as turmeric and black pepper. Sometimes they use minced meat, chicken or potatoes to make the food more flavorful.

Why tomato pilaf?

 * Simple and pleasant taste: the combination of rice and tomatoes has given this dish a simple and pleasant taste.

 * Nutritious: tomato pilaf is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber and is considered a complete and healthy meal.

 * Quick and easy: preparing tomato pilaf is very simple and quick and is suitable for everyday meals.

 * Suitable for all tastes: Tomato pilaf is liked by all tastes because of its simple and pleasant taste.

The main ingredients of tomato pilaf:

 * Rice

 * Tomatoes

 * Onion

 * Tomato paste

 * Turmeric

 * Black pepper

 * Oil

How to prepare (briefly):

 * Soak the rice and then cook.

 * Fry the onion and then add tomato paste and spices to it.

 * Add the diced tomatoes to the ingredients and fry.

 * Add the cooked rice to the ingredients and mix.

 * Put the ingredients in the pot and brew.