Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes )

This spicy and tangy rice preparation is ideal for packing in a lunch box, and sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike. Enjoy it hot and fresh with papads or pack it with a katori of coconut pachadi; either way it will taste just as appealing, as it combines an assortment of ingredients that complement tomatoes best! A masala of common spices, and a traditional tempering that includes peanuts too, ensure that the Tomato Rice is perfect for all to relish.

Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes )

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Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes ) recipe - How to make Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes )

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
Method
For the masala powder

    For the masala powder
  1. Heat the oil in a small pan, add the urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  3. When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Combine the tomato pulp, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the prepared masala powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for a minute. Keep the tomato paste aside.
  3. Heat the oil and ghee in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  4. When the seeds crackle, add the peanuts and curry leaves and sauté on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the peanuts turn light brown in colour.
  5. Add the green chillies and onions, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  6. Add the tomato paste and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  7. Add the rice and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve hot.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy266 cal
Protein4.1 g
Carbohydrates31.4 g
Fiber3.1 g
Fat13.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A259.8 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B31.2 mg
Vitamin C13.9 mg
Folic Acid24.2 mcg
Calcium48.3 mg
Iron1.1 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium9.5 mg
Potassium120.2 mg
Zinc0.6 mg
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Reviews

Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes )
 on 12 May 22 10:37 AM
5

Tarla Dalal
13 May 22 09:21 AM
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Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes )
 on 03 Jun 17 01:13 PM
4

nice recipe. didn''t make spice powder. added chana dal with rice. used chopped tomato & fresh coconut. added methi seeds, hing, dry red chilli with tempering. added coriander powder when tomato is cooked. with all that changes, still tastes nice
Tarla Dalal
03 Jun 17 04:12 PM
   Hi Sukanya : Well done. Good to see you innovate.
Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes )
 on 08 Dec 16 07:00 AM
5

easy to make and super tasty
Tarla Dalal
08 Dec 16 09:57 AM
   Hi Deepiga , we are delighted you loved the Tomato Rice recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking
टमॅटो राईस
 on 04 Apr 16 12:53 PM
5

Tarla Dalal
13 Jul 22 04:13 PM
   Thank you for the feedback. Please keep reviewing recipes and articles you love.