You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Tomato Rice Video, South Indian Tomato Rice, Tomato Bhaat By Tarla Dalal Tomato Rice Video, South Indian Tomato Rice, Tomato Bhaat By Tarla Dalal Viewed 14978 times 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. Tweet Recipe Description for Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes ) Preparation Time: 15 minsCooking Time: 16 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For The Masala Powder2 tsp coconut oil or any other refined oil1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds8 whole dry kashmiri red chillies2 tbsp grated dry coconut (kopra)1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)Other Ingredients3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) salt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil2 tsp ghee1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)3 tbsp raw peanuts6 to 7 curry leaves (kadi patta)2 tsp finely chopped green chillies1/2 cup finely chopped onions2 1/2 cups cooked rice Method For the masala powderHeat 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.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.When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.How to proceedCombine the tomato pulp, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the prepared masala powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for a minute. Keep the tomato paste aside.Heat the oil and ghee in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.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.Add the green chillies and onions, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.Add the tomato paste and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.Add the rice and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Serve hot. See step by step images of Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes ) RECIPE SOURCE : South Indian Recipes