Mixed Rice | Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice is most popular recipe one among the mixed rice variety for Lunch in south india. It can be prepared easily and quickly . My favourite recipe is tomato rice, its a excellent combo for any mixed rice. This rice would be the best companion for journey, tour, lunch box. Due to its tangyness and spiceness in this recipe is a excellent accompaniment for anything bland. Its a tomato dominating recipe. Try this, you would definetly love it. There are lot of health benefits in Tomato, it is a good source of Vitamin A, C, K, folate, calcium and potassium. Tomatoes are naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories.Due to all these vitamins tomatoes are good for skin,hair, eyes,heart and it helps to maintain strong bone. Vitamin A ,C and beta-carotene in tomato works as antioxidant to neutralize the harmful free radicals in the blood.Free radicals in the blood stream are dangerous because it may lead to cell damage. Remember, the redder the tomato you eat is, the more beta-carotene it contains.Adding tomatoes without seeds to your diet will reduce the risk of kidney stones.


Finally i would like add my other related recipes along with this tomato rice recipe, 
Gobi Manchurian, Beet root Vadai, Ven Pongal , Kerala Veg Biryani, Hyderabadi Veg Biryani, Kerala Aviyal, Coconut Chutney,

Tomato Rice Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu |  Recipe Category: Rice Prep Time:  10 minutes   |  Cook time: 30 minutes    |  Serves: 5 - 6 RICE - 2 CUPS TOMATO – 10 NOS BIG ONION – 3 NOS TURMERIC POWDER – ½ TSPN RED CHILLI POWDER – 1 TBLSPN SALT – TO TASTE TEMPERING COOKING OIL – 2 TBLSPN MUSTARD SEEDS – ½ TSPN URID DAL – ½ TSPN CUMIN SEEDS – ½ TSPN GREEN CHILLI - 3 NOS RICE TEMPERING GHEE - 1 TBLSPN BAY LEAF - 2 NOS CINNAMON - 1 NO CLOVES - 3 NOS MINT LEAVES - FEW

METHOD OF PREPARATION

1. Peel Onions, ginger, garlic and finely chop onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and slit green chillies

Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes

2. Take a heat oil in hot oil temper given ingredients and the saute ginger garlic.

3. Then saute onions till translucent then add tomatoes 

4.Saute it till it become mashy then add red chilli powder, salt and turmeric powder. Cook it till the oil separate at the corners of the pan from the poriyal

5. Take cooker add ghee heat it, once ghee is melted then temper the given ingredients. Then add soaked rice and water then add mint leaves 

6.Cook the rice for 2 whilst then add tomato gravy and mix it and serve it hot