Tomato Rice

Tomato rice is a simple and delicious South Indian dish that children and adults love. This dish is perfect for those busy weekdays when you want to whip up something quick and easy. The dish has fresh tomatoes, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice.

First, the rice is cooked and set aside to prepare this dish. Then, tomatoes are sautéed with spices like cumin and cinnamon. This gives the dish a unique, tangy flavour. Finally, the cooked rice is added to the tomato mixture, and everything is tossed together to combine the flavours.

This dish is not only flavorful but also nutritious. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and rice provides carbohydrates for energy. It’s a perfect meal for a busy day.

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Tomato Rice

Are you looking for a quick and easy meal? Try the delicious South Indian Tomato Rice. This dish is perfect for any busy day, made with fresh tomatoes, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil Nadu

Keyword: Thakkali Sadam

Ingredients

• 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
• 4 Garlic Cloves
• 3 Green Chillies
• 1 Cooked Rice
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• few Curry Leaves
• 1 tsp Oil
• as per taste Salt

Optional

• 1 Onion large, finely chopped

Instructions

• Grind the garlic and green chillies to a smooth paste.
• Heat little oil in a pan.
• Fry the mustard seeds and curry leaves for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Add the onions, tomatoes and ground paste.
• Add salt and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions turn golden.
• Add the rice and mix well.
• Serve.

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