Tomato Rice

 

 

Tomato Rice is a flavorful and comforting South Indian-style rice dish made using cooked rice, ripe tomatoes, onions, curry leaves and aromatic Indian spices. It is one of the most popular quick lunch and dinner recipes because it is simple to prepare, budget-friendly and packed with delicious tangy-spicy flavors. This dish is commonly served in homes, lunch boxes and small restaurants across India. Tomato Rice tastes best when served hot with curd, raita, papad or pickle. The rich tomato masala combined with fluffy rice creates a satisfying meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Tomato Rice Recipe – Serving Calculator

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Course
Lunch / Dinner

Diet
Vegetarian

Difficulty
Easy

Calories
250–350 kcal

Method
Stovetop

Tomato rice is a famous South Indian-style rice dish made with cooked rice, ripe tomatoes, onion, curry leaves and aromatic spices.

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Optional Add-ons

Cashews / Peanuts Ghee Coriander Green Peas

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Ingredients

Note: Use ripe red tomatoes and cooled cooked rice for best texture.

Preparation Steps

1. Wash and cook the rice until fluffy. Keep it aside to cool slightly.
2. Heat oil and ghee in a pan.
3. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
4. Add cashews or peanuts and fry lightly.
5. Add sliced onion and green chillies. Sauté until onion turns soft.
6. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
7. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
8. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt.
9. Cook the masala until oil starts separating.
10. Add cooked rice and mix gently without breaking the grains.
11. Cook on low flame for 2–3 minutes.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with raita, papad or pickle.

Famous Info

• Popular South Indian lunch-box recipe
• Made using simple pantry ingredients
• Best served with curd, raita, papad or pickle
• Ripe tomatoes give the best color and taste

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 250–350 kcal | Carbs: 45–55 g | Protein: 5–8 g | Fat: 8–14 g

Tomato Rice is an easy, tasty and versatile one-pot style meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal preparation time, it becomes a perfect choice for busy weekdays, lunch boxes and quick family meals. The balance of tomatoes, spices and rice gives the dish its unique South Indian flavor and aroma. You can also customize it by adding peas, cashews or extra vegetables according to your preference. Serve it fresh and hot for the best taste and enjoy a comforting homemade meal anytime.