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Easy & Flavorful Tomato Rice | चटपटा टोमाटो राइस | झटपट Quick Lunchbox #indianauthentic #recipe
Get the full recipe for this incredibly flavorful and traditional Indian Tomato Rice, or Tomato Pulao! This is an authentic recipe that's perfect for a quick, healthy lunch, dinner, or packed in a tiffin box.
🔥 Recipe Highlights: #indianauthentic #recipe from @SimplyDeliciousIndia
A vegan-friendly dish (if skipping the ghee/butter). Uses a special blended tomato paste for rich, deep color and flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes! If you enjoyed this recipe, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more Simply Delicious Indian recipes!
Ingredients
Basmati Rice 1 cup
Red Tomatoes 4 large (2.5 for paste, 1.5 for dicing)
White Onions 5
Garlic Cloves 4
Ginger 2 small pieces
Green Chilies 4 (2 for paste, 2 for slicing)
Curry Leaves Some
Red Chilli Powder 2 teaspoons Use Kashmiri for better color
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Garam Masala 1 teaspoon
Mustard Seeds 1 teaspoon
Dry Red Chilies 2
Water 2 cups
Oil 2/3 cup total
Cashews Some
Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter) 2 tablespoons Adds richness & flavor!
Mint Leaves Some The secret flavor booster!
Fresh Coriander Some For garnishing
Prepare Ingredients & Tomato Paste Base
Chop Vegetables: Slice the 5 white onions and 2 green chilies lengthwise [01:11]. Dice the remaining 2 green chilies, ginger, and garlic to be used in the paste.
Chop Tomatoes: Coarsely chop 2.5 large tomatoes for the paste, and finely dice the remaining 1.5 large tomatoes for later [01:39].
Wash Rice: Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and set it aside [02:57].
Sauté for Paste: In a pan, add 1/3 cup of oil. Add the chopped ginger, garlic, and 2 green chilies [02:03]. Sauté for 3-4 minutes [02:09].
Cook Tomatoes: Add the coarsely chopped 2.5 tomatoes to the pan. Stir, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-10 minutes [02:25]. For a rich red color, add Kashmiri red chili powder while cooking [02:25].
Blend Paste: Let the mixture cool down, then blend it into a smooth paste [02:42].
2. Prepare the Rice
Temper Spices: Take a thick pan and add the second 1/3 cup of oil [03:04]. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 2 dry red chilies, followed by curry leaves [03:11].
Sauté Aromatics: Add the sliced white onion and 2 sliced green chilies. Sauté until the onions are cooked [03:20].
Add Cashews: Add cashews and continue to cook until the onions and cashews turn slightly brown [03:28].
Add Tomatoes & Masala: Add the small diced 1.5 tomatoes and fry for a while [03:35]. Then, add garam masala, salt, and red chili powder. Mix well and allow the masala to cook until it starts releasing oil [03:42].
Add Ghee & Paste: Add 2 tablespoons of desi ghee [04:05], then stir in the prepared tomato paste [04:13].
3. Cook and Finish
Combine & Flavor: Add the washed basmati rice to the pan and mix well [04:18]. Add mint leaves; this and the ghee are noted tips to enhance the fragrance and taste [04:26].
Cook Rice: Pour in 2 cups of water [04:44]. Cover the pan with a lid and let the rice cook for 20 minutes on a low flame [04:50].
Garnish and Serve: Once the rice is cooked [04:56], garnish with fresh, chopped green coriander [05:01].
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc2UH2tkKdY
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🔥 Recipe Highlights: #indianauthentic #recipe from @SimplyDeliciousIndia
A vegan-friendly dish (if skipping the ghee/butter). Uses a special blended tomato paste for rich, deep color and flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes! If you enjoyed this recipe, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more Simply Delicious Indian recipes!
Ingredients
Basmati Rice 1 cup
Red Tomatoes 4 large (2.5 for paste, 1.5 for dicing)
White Onions 5
Garlic Cloves 4
Ginger 2 small pieces
Green Chilies 4 (2 for paste, 2 for slicing)
Curry Leaves Some
Red Chilli Powder 2 teaspoons Use Kashmiri for better color
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Garam Masala 1 teaspoon
Mustard Seeds 1 teaspoon
Dry Red Chilies 2
Water 2 cups
Oil 2/3 cup total
Cashews Some
Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter) 2 tablespoons Adds richness & flavor!
Mint Leaves Some The secret flavor booster!
Fresh Coriander Some For garnishing
Prepare Ingredients & Tomato Paste Base
Chop Vegetables: Slice the 5 white onions and 2 green chilies lengthwise [01:11]. Dice the remaining 2 green chilies, ginger, and garlic to be used in the paste.
Chop Tomatoes: Coarsely chop 2.5 large tomatoes for the paste, and finely dice the remaining 1.5 large tomatoes for later [01:39].
Wash Rice: Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and set it aside [02:57].
Sauté for Paste: In a pan, add 1/3 cup of oil. Add the chopped ginger, garlic, and 2 green chilies [02:03]. Sauté for 3-4 minutes [02:09].
Cook Tomatoes: Add the coarsely chopped 2.5 tomatoes to the pan. Stir, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-10 minutes [02:25]. For a rich red color, add Kashmiri red chili powder while cooking [02:25].
Blend Paste: Let the mixture cool down, then blend it into a smooth paste [02:42].
2. Prepare the Rice
Temper Spices: Take a thick pan and add the second 1/3 cup of oil [03:04]. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 2 dry red chilies, followed by curry leaves [03:11].
Sauté Aromatics: Add the sliced white onion and 2 sliced green chilies. Sauté until the onions are cooked [03:20].
Add Cashews: Add cashews and continue to cook until the onions and cashews turn slightly brown [03:28].
Add Tomatoes & Masala: Add the small diced 1.5 tomatoes and fry for a while [03:35]. Then, add garam masala, salt, and red chili powder. Mix well and allow the masala to cook until it starts releasing oil [03:42].
Add Ghee & Paste: Add 2 tablespoons of desi ghee [04:05], then stir in the prepared tomato paste [04:13].
3. Cook and Finish
Combine & Flavor: Add the washed basmati rice to the pan and mix well [04:18]. Add mint leaves; this and the ghee are noted tips to enhance the fragrance and taste [04:26].
Cook Rice: Pour in 2 cups of water [04:44]. Cover the pan with a lid and let the rice cook for 20 minutes on a low flame [04:50].
Garnish and Serve: Once the rice is cooked [04:56], garnish with fresh, chopped green coriander [05:01].
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc2UH2tkKdY
#TomatoRice #TomatoPulao #IndianRecipe #SimplyDelicious #VegRecipe #LunchRecipe #DinnerIdeas #QuickRecipe #authenticindianfood
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#TomatoRice
#TomatoPulao
#ThakkaliSadam (South Indian name)
#TamatarChawal (Hindi name)
#IndianRiceRecipe
#PulaoRecipe
#OnePotMeal (If cooked in one pot)
#LunchBoxRecipe
#TiffinRecipe
2. Broad Category & Cuisine (High Traffic)
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#IndianFood
#IndianCuisine
#VegRecipe
#VegetarianFood
#HomeCooking
#RecipeVideo
#Foodie
#FoodPorn
#Foodstagram
#EasyRecipe
#QuickDinner
3. Trending & Engagement (Algorithm Boost)
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#Shorts (If you post a short clip)
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#TrendingFood
#ViralRecipe
#ComfortFood
#DinnerIdeas
#Lunch
#EasyCooking
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