Tuesday 9 February 2010

Tomato Rice



Tomato Rice-A quick and easy rice dish created in minutes. Flavoured with fresh tomatoes and garnished generously with fresh coriander.Served with a creamy cucumber raita.

Ingredients:

2 cups preboiled cold rice ( Left over rice is ideal for this)
1 firm medium tomato de seeded and finely chopped
2 green chillies de seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped.
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

Method:

1. Add to the cold rice salt,chilli powder and turmeric
2.Toss the rice to get an even coating of the spices.
3. In a frying pan heat the oil, when hot add the cumin seeds.
4. Add the rice and toss in the hot oil.Approx 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chillies.
6.Toss the rice till tomatoes and rice are mixed . Approx 1-2 minutes.
7.Transfer the rice to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh coriander.


Serve hot with creamy cucumber raita and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice..

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20 comments:

  1. Nice n Simple,Tomato rice sounds very delicious with optimal seasoning...

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  2. Good News Nayna. Congrats!

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  3. Simple yet yummy rice dish!!! And I love cucumber raita:)

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  4. Simply delicious...love tomato rice much..

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  5. Congratulations!!! Nayna..very glad to hear that...celebrating with tomato rice...even better..

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  6. Nayana,

    Nice tomato rice, i have posted tomato rice too. I love it.

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  7. Simple and comforting..Cucumber raita is a perfect accompaniment

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  8. Love this simple yet tasty tomato rice....

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  9. Nice recipe!!.. looks delicious and nice presentation:)

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  10. Very nice to hear about it....
    My Best wishes dear :-)
    Tomato rice looks very delicious!!!

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  11. Your tomato rice looks and sounds amazingly delicious! I always get quick and easy recipes from your blog, I love it:)

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  12. Tomato rice looks yummy yummy..Nice clicks and presentation dear....

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  13. Simple yet delicious tomato rice, looks yummy.

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  14. Hey Nayna
    nice to see you on facebook..and tomato rice just looks awesome..tempting and delicious..:))

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  15. wow,congrats dear..

    Lovely recipe..i love the clicks.

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  16. Simple and delicious. Nice presentation too.

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  17. This looks delicious - I usually buy a pack of tomato rice where you cook it in the microwave for two mins in it's packet - but it comes out stuck together!

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  18. Looking for some tasty winter recipes
    This is perfect

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