South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe / Thakali Sadham / Spicy Tomato Rice /Lunch Box Recipe

Tomato rice is another must on Mondays, like a formal dress, waking up for the alarm sound, littler harder in waking up the kiddos....The Spicy Tomato Rice is almost like breaking the weekend mood. It can be prepared in many variations, but this one is little spicier version. This recipe I got from my MIL, which MD likes it most. He can have tomato rice in his lunch box for all the weekdays, but with little variations. This very easy recipe and easy to follow. I have prepared this countless times where, now I can make this by closing the eyes and with left hand too..Haha..
This recipe is spicier version of Tomato Rice with strong flavor, the ingredients can be adjusted as per your taste.

South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe / Thakali Sadham / Spicy Tomato Rice /Lunch Box Recipe

Ingredients
Onion(Large size)   - 1
Tomato(medium size)  - 2          
Ginger  - 1"
Garlic  - 4 cloves
Cinnamon  - 1"
Cloves  - 2
Salt  - to taste
Oil  - 3-4 tbsp

Method:

Grind onion, tomato,gingner,garlic together in the mixer/blender, to form a fine paste.To get the perfect combo of onion with tomato, Check the quantity of tomato should be littler more than the quantity of onion, to get perfect taste and texture of tomato rice.

In the pan add 2-3 tbsp of oil, add the spices, cinnamon, cloves, star seed, cardamom till it becomes golden browm and starts leaving a beautiful aroma.

Then add the ground paste, chili powder, turmeric powder and salt, in the medium flame.  If it starts stick to the bottom of the vessel, slower the flame further and add 1 tsp of oil further to this mixer.   Cook this tomato rice mix in the oil till it reaches thicker consistency, and golden red in color. Remove from the fire before it reaches darker color.

To steamed rice add salt and tomato rice mix the according to your taste.

Serve it with raitha, boiled eggs.

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South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe
Prep time : 5 min  /   Cooking time : 20 min  /  Yeild Serves 4

Tomato rice is another  must on Mondays, like a formal dress, waking up for the alarm sound, littler harder in waking up the kiddos....The Spicy Tomato Rice is almost like breaking the weekend mood. It can be prepared in many variations, but this one is little spicier version.

Ingredients:
1 Onion(Large size)
2 Tomato(medium size)
1" Ginger
4 cloves Garlic cloves
1" Cinnamon
2 Cloves
Salt to taste
3-4 tbsp of Oil

Procedure for South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe
1. Grind onion, tomato,gingner,garlic together in the mixer/blender, to form a fine paste.To get the perfect combo of onion with tomato, Check the quantity of tomato should be littler more than the quantity of onion, to get perfect taste and texture of tomato rice

2. In the pan add 2-3 tbsp of oil, add the spices, cinnamon, cloves, star seed, cardamom till it becomes golden browm and starts leaving a beautiful aroma.

3. Then add the ground paste, chili powder, turmeric powder and salt, in the medium flame. If it starts stick to the bottom of the vessel, slower the flame further and add 1 tsp of oil further to this mixer. Cook this tomato rice mix in the oil till it reaches thicker consistency, and golden red in color. Remove from the fire before it reaches darker color.

4. To steamed rice add salt and tomato rice mix the according to your taste.

5. Serve it with raitha, boiled eggs.




Source: "http://www.pepperbowl.com/2013/02/south-indian-tomato-rice-recipe-thakali.html"

Tips: ::If it starts stick to the bottom of the vessel, slower the flame further and add 1 tsp of oil further to this mixer. ::Make sure the paste should not go darker in color or burnt in the bottom, this will bring bitter taste to the rice. This can be overcome by stirring it occasionally and maintaining the flame and by adding little oil. ::drizzle of Gingelly Oil can bring down the strongness of the flavor, if you feel it is too strong. ::To get the perfect combo of onion with tomato, Check the quantity of tomato should be littler more than the quantity of onion, to get perfect taste and texture of tomato rice(This tip was given to me by my elder SIL).