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| Tomato Rice (Red Rice) |
Tomato Rice, also known as Red Rice, is a quick and flavorful South Indian style recipe made with raw rice, onion, tomato, and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for lunch, tiffin boxes, or even a light dinner. With its vibrant red color, tangy tomato flavor, and subtle spiciness, this easy one-pot rice recipe is loved by both kids and adults.
This tomato rice takes me back to my school days when we used to pack it in our tiffin boxes. The taste always reminds me of home-cooked comfort food. In our family, we often make this recipe on busy mornings because it is quick, filing, and pairs well with simple sides.
In this recipe, rice is cooked with sautéed onions, ripe tomatoes, and a blend of spices like Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala. The use of jeera rice (jeeraga samba rice) enhances the aroma and taste, making it different from regular tomato pulao. Whether served with papad, raita, or pickle, this tomato rice recipe is wholesome, comforting, and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. It’s a perfect choice for busy mornings, travel food, or a nostalgic tiffin meal.
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| Tomato Rice Recipe |
Variations and Tips:
- Instead of jeeraga samba rice (jeera rice), you can also use regular raw rice.
- You can make a kids friendly version by skipping the red chili powder.
- Since tomato rice is a one-pot meal, it saves a lot of cooking time and is perfect for bachelors or beginners.
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- Jeera Rice also known as Jeeraga Samba Rice - ½ cup (100 gram)
- Onion - 1 medium ()
- Tomato - 2 medium ()
- Coconut oil or Ghee - 5 tbsp (ghee gives extra flavor)
- Salt powder - 1½ tsp
- Kashmiri chili powder - 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
- Garam masala powder - ¼ tsp
- Red chili powder - ¼ tsp (optional)
- Water - 1¾ cup
- Coriander leaves - 2 to 3 tbsp
Method:
- Rinse the rice well and keep aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add chopped onions and saute until light golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook on medium flame until soft.
- Lower the flame and add spice powders such as kashmiri chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and optional red chili powder. Saute for a minute.
- Add 1¾ cup water, mix well and bring to boil.
- Add rinsed rice, stir gently, cover and cook until rice is done.(Stir occasionally)
- After 10-15 minutes, rice has cooked well. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with curd or raita.
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