Tomato Rice

 

Step-by-Step Cooking Process for Tomato Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes (chopped)
• 10 curry leaves
• 2 green chilies (slit lengthwise)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder (daniya powder)
• ½ tsp cumin powder (jeera powder)
• 1 tsp garam masala or mixed masalas
• 1 tsp whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, and cardamom)

Step-by-Step Cooking Process

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and keep the cooked rice ready.
2. Heat Oil & Ghee: In a pan, heat oil and ghee on medium flame.
3. Add Whole Spices: Add cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, and cardamom, letting them sizzle.
4. Add Curry Leaves & Green Chilies: Toss in fresh curry leaves and slit green chilies.
5. Sauté Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
6. Add Spice Powders: Mix in turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, jeera powder, and salt.
7. Cook the Masala: Let the mixture cook until the oil separates.
8. Mix with Rice: Add the cooked rice and gently mix it with the tomato masala.
9. Add Garam Masala: Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
10. Garnish & Serve: Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Nutritional Values (Per Serving - 1 cup of Tomato Rice)

Nutrient	Approximate Value
Calories	230 kcal
Carbohydrates	42g
Proteins	4g
Fats	6g
Fiber	3g
Vitamin A	10% of Daily Value
Vitamin C	15% of Daily Value