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easy tomato rice recipe video

Easy Tomato Rice | Video

Learn how to cook tomato rice! Loaded with seasonal fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices, this easy, healthy weeknight meal idea is perfect for busy days.
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 - inch fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • Chopped coriander cilantro leaves, to garnish
  • Fried cashew nuts to garnish (optional)
  • Raita Indian yogurt salad, to serve
  • Pappadums to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. 
  • Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves and cardamom pods. Sauté, stirring, for  1 minute.
  • Add onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until onions start to brown.
  • Add tomatoes. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until mushy.
  • Add ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, coriander (cilantro) leaves. Season with salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  • Add cooked rice and ghee. Toss to combine. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves and cashew nuts (if using).
  • Serve with raita and pappadums. 

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Notes

  • Substitute ghee with butter if you like
  • Use ‘fresh’ tomatoes in this recipe 
  • Use leftover chilled rice (like for fried rice) for the best results 
  • Basmati rice is preferred in this recipe, however, you can also use jasmine or long grain rice
  • This tomato rice is delicious on its own, but feel free to pair it with your favorite curry 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 38mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g