Tomato Rice is a very common lunch in Tamil Nadu, an ideal meal for travel and very filling too.
Without wasting any time, here's the recipe....
Without wasting any time, here's the recipe....
Mustard 1 tsp
Chana Dal 1 tsp
Cloves 2
Cinnamon 1 small piece
Green chillies 1 or 2, chopped
Curry leaves Few
Finely Chopped Garlic 2 tsp
Finely Chopped Ginger 1 tsp
Finely Chopped Onion 1 medium sized
Tomatoes 4-5, pureed
Chilli powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tspSalt As per taste
Rice 1 cup, cooked
Method:
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and when it is spluttered add chana dal, cloves, cinnamon, green chillies and curry leaves. Add ginger and garlic and fry. Add onions and fry for a while. Add chilli powder and turmeric powder and tomato puree. Mix well and allow to cook for 5 minutes. When tomato is reduced add salt and rice. Mix well. Cover and cook till rice absorbs the tomatoes well, stir in between.
Tomato rice is ready - serve hot or pack it in your lunch bag.
It is best served with any pickle of your choice and curd.
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