A quick and delicious rice dish is one that is great for a quick and easy meal. Looking for a unique one? This south Indian style tomato rice recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice (washed and drained)2 medium onion2 tsp sambhar powderHandful of coriander leaves2 tbsp refined oil1 tsp garlic paste5 large tomatoes (blended)2 medium green chillies½ tsp turmericSalt as required
Ingredients
1 tsp ginger paste2 pinches of red chilli powder¼ cup grated coconutFor tempering:½ tsp mustard seeds5-7 curry leavesA pinch of asafoetida2 whole red chillies½ tbsp ghee
Soak the rice for an hour, post that cook it in a pan with hot water until it becomes soft but not mushy. Drain the water and allow the rice to dry up.
Now heat oil in a pan, add green chillies and onions, saute till turn the onions turn golden.
Add ginger and garlic paste followed by grated coconut. Stir well, and then add the rice followed by remaining spices and herbs. Mix well.
Pour the tomato puree, and cook the masala followed by salt, pepper and red chilli powder.
For the tempering, add all the spices in ghee and let them splutter. Pour this over rice and mix well.