Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes )
by Tarla Dalal
टमॅटो राईस - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes ) in Hindi)
ટમેટાવાળા ભાત - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Tomato Rice( South Indian Recipes ) in Gujarati)
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This spicy and tangy rice preparation is ideal for packing in a lunch box, and sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike. Enjoy it hot and fresh with papads or pack it with a katori of coconut pachadi; either way it will taste just as appealing, as it combines an assortment of ingredients that complement tomatoes best! A masala of common spices, and a traditional tempering that includes peanuts too, ensure that the Tomato Rice is perfect for all to relish.
For the masala powder- Heat the oil in a small pan, add the urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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- Add all the remaining ingredients and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
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- When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.
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How to proceed- Combine the tomato pulp, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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- Add the prepared masala powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for a minute. Keep the tomato paste aside.
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- Heat the oil and ghee in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
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- When the seeds crackle, add the peanuts and curry leaves and sauté on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the peanuts turn light brown in colour.
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- Add the green chillies and onions, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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- Add the tomato paste and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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- Add the rice and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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- Serve hot.
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Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 266 cal |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 13.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 259.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 13.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 24.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 48.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 9.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
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