Purnima , my friend asked me about this south Indian recipe, Hence inspired from her request I made this tasty tomato rice today. here is the easy recipe for all my friends to try it out. I made Onion raita to complement the rice dish. In Tamil Nadu they prepare varieties of mouth watering sadams. Sambar rice, curd rice, tamarind rice, lemon rice, tomato rice!
Basmati Rice 1 Cup
Onion chopped 1
Tomatoes chopped 3
corriander leaves finely chopped A handful
Green chilli 3
Ginger garlic paste one and a half Tablespoon
Turmeric powder 1 Tsp
Chilly powder 3/4 TSp
Garam masala powder 1/2 Tsp
Pure ghee 1 Tsp (Opttional)
For tempering
Chana Dal 1TBsp
Sombu -Fennel seeds 1 Tsp
Urad Dal 1Tsp
Curry leaves 2 Twigs
Cinnomon 1small stick
Bay leaf 1
Cloves 4-5
Cardomom 1
Preparation:
Wash basmati rice thoroughly and soak it for 15 mints. Drain it and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add chana dal urad dal and whole spices. Add in onions, green chillies and curry leaves. Saught them add in ginger garlic paste too. Once it turns golden brown add the powders (chilli, turmeric, garam masala etc) saute well and add chopped tomatoes. keep cooking it until oil oozes out from the mixture. now its time to add finely chopped coriander leaves. saute it and add drained rice to the mixture and combine well.
add 2 cups of water let it boil thoroughly. cover with a lid. after 3-4 mints switch off the flame. do not open the lid. Let it remain undisturbed for at least 20 -25 mints. After 25 mints when you open the lid the tomato rice will be ready to be served. Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves and add pure ghee.
Step by step pictures of cooking
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