Break dalchini/cinnamon into smaller pieces and keep it with whole black peppercorn & cloves
Heat ghee in a pan
Add mustard and jeera. Let them splutter
Add whole spices, fry till they are lightly fragrant
Add green chilli, curry leaves and hing. Saute for a minute
Add chopped tomatoes. Mix well and let the tomatoes cook till it comes together
Add turmeric, red chilli powder, ground black pepper
Add sugar. Mix well
Add cooked, cooled white rice and salt
Mix well and fluff up while mixing
Add chopped coriander leaves
Serve with fresh cucumber raitha
Notes
Add sliced onions if you like after adding curry leaves, green chilli, saute till they turn translucent Oil can be used in place of ghee if you want it to make it vegan This makes and excellent dish to make for lunch box for children and adults. Serve with some boondi/mixture if you like Use pulpy tomatoes Do not skip whole spices, they do make a difference
Recipe by Food Of Interest at https://foodofinterest.com/tomato-rice/