Simple Tomato Rice / Tamatar Pulao



Tomatoes sauteed with spices and then added to rice makes a delicious southern rice delicacy know as Tomato rice.This delicious yet simple to prepare dish is full of wonderful flavors. Tomatoes can be pureed or chopped while adding . It can be eaten as it is or with some yogurt, or on the side of any Indian style vegetable curry dish.



Ingredients:-

Oil/Ghee:- 2 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1 Tsp
Cloves:- 2
Cinnamon Stick:- 1 inch piece
Onion:- 1/2, small, slice lengthwise
Garlic cloves:-2 , chopped
Turmeric:- 1/2 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Fennel Seed Powder:- 1 Tsp
Salt
Tomatoes,chopped:- 3
Rice:- 1 Cup (washed)
Water:- 2 1/2 Cups




Procedure:-

1) Heat the oil in a large pan. When hot add cloves , cinnamon stick & mustard seeds, when it starts spluttering add garlic & onion.Cook over a medium heat until onions are golden brown.

2) Add tomatoes, turmeric,red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt and fennel seed powder, mix everything well. Cook covered for 5-6 minutes until tomatoes have softened.

3) Add washed rice and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes. Pour 2 1/2 cups of water & give it a good stir.Cook until the rice is tender.

Serve hot or warm.

Enjoy:)

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9 comments:

divya said...

looks sooo delicious n yummy rice..

Shanthi said...

lovely platter Preeti...awesome...

Shruti J said...

Simple n delicious!!! Very nice recipe...

Hari Chandana said...

Looks tempting!!

kitchen queen said...

awesome and tempting tomato rice.

Sona said...

all time fave rice, looks yummy.

Priya Suresh said...

My all time favourite rice.

Chitz said...

Simple & yummy one pot comfort meal !

Priya Raj said...

Awesome. i will try this today. I was looking for a simple dish for the New Year

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