Tomato Rice Recipe | How to Make Tomato Rice.

Tomato rice is a quick fix one pot meal that is often made in most homes of south India.We have a set of such recipes,these are prepared either for lunch box or on days when we are in short of time to prepare an elaborate meal or when we have some left over rice.Typically basmati rice is not used ofr tomato rice,lemon rice etc,but I like to use basmati rice for tomato rice.I have already blogged a no onion garlic version of tomato rice here and I also have a recipe for tomato pulao.This is a more common version of tomato rice prepared in south Indian homes.It is best to use desi tomatoes for such recipes as they cook fast and full of flavor.The best combination for this tomato rice is spicy potato fry,yeah it the best :)
Tomato rice recipe
Star ingredients: Tomatoes
Time:15-20 minutes
Serves:3

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup basmati rice
4 large ripe tomatoes
1 large onion
2-3 green chillies
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons peanuts
8-10 cashews,broken
1 teaspoon channa dal
1 teaspoon urad dal
10-12 curry leaves 4.Saute till tomatoes leave out oil and are completely cooked.You can add little water,cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
Oil
Salt
Method:
1.Soak basmati rice for 15-20 minutes and pressure cook with 2 cups of water for up to 3 whistles.Once pressure is released spread it on a wide plate and allow to cool completely
2.In a wok,add little sesame oil and temper with mustard and urad dal.The add cashews,peanuts and saute till golden.Add green chillies,curry leaves, and saute for 2 minutes.Add the chopped onions and fry till translucent.
3.Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.Add turmeric powder,chilli powder,salt and stir.
4.Saute till tomatoes leave out oil and are completely cooked.You can add little water,cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
5.Once the mixture is completely cooked,add the cooled rice and spread gently.Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil on the top and mix well.
6.Serve hot with potato fry.
Notes:
1.You can add 1 teaspoon ghee at last if preferred
2.If using normal rice,there is no need to soak,just adjus the water level and cook such that the grains remain separate.
3.You can even coarsely grind the tomatoes instead of chopping them