I love this recipe for a quick dinner or as a perfect side dish for a complete meal. Tomato Rice is one of those dishes that you would like to have as a comfort meal. We can serve this rice with curry, plain yogurt, and Raita, or it is excellent as it is.
About Tomato Rice
Tomato Rice is a famous South Indian dish with many flavors along with the tanginess of tomatoes. The beauty of this recipe is that it is a one-pot dish. And with the correct amount of water, this rice comes out perfectly each time. It is a straightforward recipe using only one pot. The only thing we need to do in advance is to soak rice. However, that is also not much in advance. So rinse and soak the rice first and start preparing other stuff. So by the time you cut your veggies and prepare other ingredients, the rice will be soaked. With the water I have used in this recipe, rice grains will almost stay intact and separate. But if you prefer your Tomato Rice with more soft and little mushy rice grains, use ¼ to ⅓ cup of water more than mentioned in the recipe.
Why You Will Love This Tomato Rice
One-Pot Recipe Spicy, Tangy, and Delicious Easy To Make and Filling Serve as a Mains or Side Dish Perfect Pot-Luck Recipe Flavorful
Ingredients
Helpful Tips
It takes approximately 20-25 minutes to cook tomato rice on low heat. So after 20 minutes, carefully lift the lid and check if all the water is absorbed or not. If water is absorbed, taste the rice and check if it is cooked. If the rice is done, turn off the heat. But if you think the rice is still undercooked and there is no water, add 3-4 tablespoon of water and continue cooking.
Making Tomato Rice in Pressure Cooker
We can make this recipe in the pressure cooker. I make this rice in a non-stick pot or a deep pan on the stovetop. The reason is so that I can open the lid of the pan and check if the water is absorbed or not. But if you like, you can also cook this rice dish in a pressure cooker. So follow the recipe exactly, and after adding water, close the pressure cooker lid and cook up to two whistles. Once the pressure is released, open the cover, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Tomato Rice is delicious and filling to have as it is. But serving with yogurt or Raita makes it a complete meal. Also, we can serve it with curry. Our family favorite is to have Tomato Rice with yogurt or Chhas (Indian Buttermilk). If we have guests for lunch or dinner, Tomato Rice is great to have as a side dish.
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