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South Indian Traditional Tomato Rice Recipe

Traditional Tomato Rice is a flavourful and easy to make dish with a perfect blend of spices, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic rice. It's a comforting meal that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Tomato Rice is a popular and comforting South Indian dish that's known for its aromatic fragrance and bright colour. This simple yet tasty recipe blends in the tanginess of ripe tomatoes with the subtle heat of spices, creating a delicious one pot meal. This rice is cooked to perfection with a variety of spices, making it a great choice for lunch or dinner. Tomato Rice can be tailored to your preference, and be served with chutney or raita. With its rich flavour and ease of preparation, this traditional Tomato Rice recipe is sure to satisfy your hunger and leave you craving for more. It’s a true comfort food for any occasion.


 

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 Piece Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 Piece Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Piece Green Chilli (slit)
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 Tablespoon Ghee
  • 3 Piece Curry Leaves
  • 2 Cup Water
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • Coriander Leaves
  • Salt

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the rice properly under col water and soak it for about 10-15 minutes. Once done, drain the water and set aside.

Step 2

Take a pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Once it's hot, add in cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves in it.

Step 3

Add in the chopped onions and saute it until it's golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.

Step 4

Add chopped onions, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Step 5

Add the soaked rice and stir properly to mix everything together. Add in water and bring it to boil.

Step 6

Simmer the heat and cook it for about 10 minutes. Wait for the rice to cook properly and the water to absorb. Turn off the flame once done.

Step 7

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve it hot with chutney or raita for an added flavour.

Summary

Traditional Tomato Rice Recipe

Traditional Tomato Rice is a flavourful and easy to make dish with a perfect blend of spices, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic rice. It's a comforting meal that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

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Traditional Tomato Rice Recipe
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30 Mins Total time
20 Mins Cook Time
10 Mins Prep Time
4 People Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 Piece Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 Piece Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Piece Green Chilli (slit)
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 Tablespoon Ghee
  • 3 Piece Curry Leaves
  • 2 Cup Water
  • 0.5 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • Coriander Leaves
  • Salt

Main Procedure

Step 1

Rinse the rice properly under col water and soak it for about 10-15 minutes. Once done, drain the water and set aside.

Step 2

Take a pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Once it's hot, add in cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves in it.

Step 3

Add in the chopped onions and saute it until it's golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.

Step 4

Add chopped onions, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Step 5

Add the soaked rice and stir properly to mix everything together. Add in water and bring it to boil.

Step 6

Simmer the heat and cook it for about 10 minutes. Wait for the rice to cook properly and the water to absorb. Turn off the flame once done.

Step 7

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve it hot with chutney or raita for an added flavour.

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