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South Indian Style Tomato Rice

Popular South Indian style rice preparation made using tomatoes and rice. Also known as Thakkali Sadam, its delicious and simple to prepare recipe loved by all.

Total Time

20min

5.0

1 Ratings

Author: Cookilicious

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Ingredients

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1 Tbsp

Ghee

or Oil or Butter

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1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

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1 tsp

Cumin Seeds

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1 Tbsp

Chana Dal

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1 Tbsp

Black Lentils

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Green Chili Pepper , chopped

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Curry Leaves

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Large Onion , diced

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Tomatoes , chopped

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1 tsp

Ground Turmeric

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1 tsp

Chili Powder

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to taste

Salt

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2 cups

Cooked Basmati Rice

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1/2 cup

Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Cooking Instructions

Heat Ghee (1 Tbsp) in a pan and temper Mustard Seeds (1 tsp) and Cumin Seeds (1 tsp) . Once they crackle, add Chana Dal (1 Tbsp) and Black Lentils (1 Tbsp) . Fry them till they turn golden.

Once golden, add the Green Chili Pepper (4) and Curry Leaves (4) . Fry for a minute and then add Onion (1) . Saute till they turn translucent.

Now add Ground Turmeric (1 tsp) , Chili Powder (1 tsp) , and Salt (to taste) . Saute for 30 seconds and then add the Tomatoes (4) . Continue to cook the tomatoes till they turn pulpy.

Then add the Basmati Rice (2 cups) . Mix it all together and cook for a minute or two. Lastly, garnish it chopped Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup) .

Serve it warm along with some raita or plain yogurt.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

442

FAT

4.9 g

PROTEIN

9.9 g

CARBS

89.0 g