Tomato Rice

 
Tomato Rice
Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice (தக்காளி சாதம் ) is a spicy and tasty rice preparation from the South Indian cuisines which is a quick fit for lunch box, for kids and elders. This mixed rice preparation is a combination of cooked rice with ripe & juicy tomatoes and traditional Indian spices. This great one-dish meal if needed can be served with pappads to make the dish more enjoyable to kids !!!

Ingredients

  1. Basmati Rice : 1 cup
  2. Tomato  : 3
  3. Green chilly : 5-6
  4. Garlic  :  1pod
  5. Ginger  : 1 Small piece
  6. Turmeric : ½ tsp
  7. Water  : 1and quarter cup
  8. Mint  :  One handful
  9. Onion  :  Half,  sliced
  10. Cloves  :  2
  11. Cardamom :  2
  12. Bay leaf  : 1
  13. Salt  : As  required

Method

  • Soak the rice for 15-20 minutes
  • Blend tomato green chilly, ginger, garlic, in a fine paste
  • Pour 2tbs oil in a pressure cooker
  • Add cardamom, clove, bay leaf , turmeric  & mint
  • Put the sliced onion and stir it for 3 minutes
  • Pour the tomato juice and stir until the mix become thick( will take about 10-15 mts)
  • Add water, rice and salt
  • Close the lid and wait for one whistle
  • Switch off the stove (for gas stove, switch –off after ~1 mnt after the whistle).

 

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