South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe-Thakali Sadham

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 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 a spicier version of Tomato Rice with the strong flavor, the ingredients can be adjusted as per your taste.

Have you checked another interesting Mixed rice vareity, Capsicum Rice?

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

How to make Tomato Rice:

1. Grind onion, tomato,ginger,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 this rice.

2. In the pan add 2-3 tbsp of oil, add the spices, cinnamon, cloves, star seed, cardamom till it becomes golden brown 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 to stick to the bottom of the vessel, lowerthe flame further and add 1 tsp of oil further to this mixer.   Cook this 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 mix the according to your taste.
Serve this rice with cucumber raitha, boiled eggs.

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South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe-Thakali Sadham

South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe-Thakali Sadham Author: Sujatha Muralidhar Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: serves 2

Course Lunch

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 304 kcal

Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

• 1 Onion Large size
• 2 Tomato medium size
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 inch Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Salt or as required
• 4 tbsp cooking Oil

Directions

1. Grind onion, tomato,ginger,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 brown 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 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 mix the according to your taste.
5. Serve Tomato Rice with cucumber raitha, boiled eggs.

Nutrition Facts

South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe-Thakali Sadham

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28g 43%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 1172mg 49%

Potassium 395mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 20.5%

Vitamin C 27.6%

Calcium 3.6%

Iron 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Tips and Variations:
1.If it starts stick to the bottom of the vessel, slower the flame further and add 1 tsp of oil further to this mixer.
2.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.
3.drizzle of Gingelly Oil can bring down the strong flavor, if you feel it is too strong.
4.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).

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