Tomato Rice

Popular South Indian style rice preparation is super quick to make. It is made using very minimal ingredients yet palatable. This flavored rice has a tang from the tomatoes, aroma of curry leaves and crunch of dal. This is a one pot hearty meal that can be enjoyed with curd/ raita, papad, pickle and can be relished for lunch or dinner. Though there are various ways to make tomato rice, but personally I prefer this.

If you are looking for more rice dish, do try my recipe of:

Tehri/Spicy Rice Pilaf With Veggies

Turmeric Lemon Rice

Puliyogare/Tamarind Rice

Egg Dum Biryani Recipe

So lets get started with the recipe of tomato rice.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10-15 mins

Author: Rateka

Cuisine: Indian, South Indian

Recipe Type: Rice dish

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:

Ghee/Oil: 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds: 1 tsp
Urad dal: 1 tsp
Chana Dal: 1 tsp
Curry Leaves: 1 sprig
Green Chili: 2, slit into halves
Onion: 1 large, finely chopped
Tomato: 3, finely chopped
Cilantro: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
Heeng/ Asafoetida: A pinch
Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder: 1/2 tsp or as per taste
Garam Masala Powder: 1 tsp
Cooked rice: 2 cups
Salt to taste

METHOD:

Heat ghee/oil in a broad pan/ kadhai, add heeng, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add chana & urad dal, fry them till they turn golden. Then add curry leaves and green chili, fry for few seconds and add chopped onions and sauté till they turn golden- brown in color.
Add tomatoes,turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, salt, mix well and continue to cook till tomatoes turn pulpy. Check on seasoning, add if required.
Add cooked rice, mix gently and cook for a minute or two. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve warm along with curd, papad, pickle and enjoy this hearty meal 😊.