I prepare tomato rice in two ways. I have already posted tomato rice long time back using tomato puree, this version is slightly spicier than my earlier version. Call this tomato pulao or biryani or bhath or South Indian style spicy tomato rice, the end product is very delicious and is literally a breeze to make.You can pair it up with a simple raita/pachadi or just have it with potato chips. It is great for packed lunch also.
How to make Tomato rice-Thakkali Sadam (Pulao spicy version)
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 30 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Rice Dish-Lunch/Dinner
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Rice Dish-Lunch/Dinner
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Basmati Rice – 1 cup
Onion – 2 medium size
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
Ripe juicy tomatoes – 4 (medium size)
Green chillies – 2 slit (small ones)
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Chilli Powder – 3/4 tsp
Garam masala powder -1/2 tsp (optional)
Mint leaves – handful chopped finely
Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped
Salt as needed
For the seasoning
Oil – 3 tbsp
Bay leaf -1
Cloves -2
Cardamom -1
Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
Preparation
Soak basmati rice for 20 minutes, drain the water completely and keep it aside.
Chop tomatoes and cut onions lengthwise.
Method
Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and cardamon. Fry for a few seconds and then add thinly sliced onions.
Saute till onions become slightly golden brown, add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few more minutes.
Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, green chillies, mint leaves, half of coriander leaves, salt (approximately 2 tsp and little more) needed and garam masala powder. Cook till tomatoes become mushy.
Add the drained rice, 2 cups of hot water,(check for salt now by tasting the water) and transfer it to a container and pressure cook for 3 whistles.When the pressure subsides, open it and fluff it with a fork. Garnish with the remaining coriander leaves.
If using rice cooker, transfer the contents to a rice cooker, switch on and cook till done.
Check out my earlier version of tomato rice using tomato puree.
Enjoy preparing both the versions as both are simply fabulous!!
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View Comments (61)
Simple and lovely.
Delicious pulao...
Delicious..
i prepare it often when no vegetable available at stock.. really a life saver..
Oh!!!
It is mouth watering dear.
I want to taste it.
By the by thanks for visiting my blog.
I am happy.
viji
Delicious and so colourful..
Yummy rice...love to have this with potato chips...looks delicious.
simply delicious rice preparation
yummy tomato rice...
-Sarika
lovely one