Tomato and Bean Rice

I tried to make the tomato rice that we used to get as kids in our school lunch. While mine doesn't quite have that Andhra flavor to it, it turned out pretty tasty. The next time, I make this, I'm thinking about adding in small pieces of fish. 

Tomato and Bean Rice

Few curry leaves

1 can diced tomatoes with chilies

1 can red beans in chili sauce

3 cups white rice, raw

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

½ tsp ginger paste

½ tsp garlic paste

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin powder

Salt to taste

Cook rice and set aside. In a pot, heat a little oil. Fry the curry leaves till crisp; remove and set aside. Put in the onion, and cook till soft and transparent. Add the garlic, and the ginger and garlic pastes. Cook for a minute or so then mix in all the spices, adding very little water if needed. Next put in the tomatoes and cook till most of the water evaporates. Add in the beans in chili sauce and cook again till the chili sauce is starts to thicken. Switch off the stove, and stir in the rice. Just before serving, mix in the curry leaves.