South Indian Tomato Rice Recipe

Tomato rice south Indian style - A South Indian Delicacy - a real delicacy... Rice processed with the specially made tomato masala to give the unique tomato taste to the rice...

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Ingredients:
For Masala Powder
Urad dal/ Split black lentil – 1 tsp
Chana dal/ Split bengal gram- 1 tsp
Methi seeds- 1/4 tsp
Coriander  seeds- 2 tsp
Red chilly powder- 1 tsp
Grated dry coconut - 2 tbsp
Asafoetida/ Hing - 1/2 tsp
Refined oil- 2 tsp

Other Ingredients:
Cooked rice- 2 1/2 cups
Chopped onions- 1/2 cup
Fresh tomato pulp - 3/4 cup
Spices – Salt, Turmeric powder
Refined oil- 1 tbsp
Ghee - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Raw peanuts- 3 tbsp
Curry leaves - 6-7

Method 

1. Masala powder - Heat the oil in a Kadai, add the urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds and sauté for 1 minute. Add all other ingredients and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Cool the mixture. One cool, blend to make a fine powder.

2. Take tomato pulp in a Kadai, add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the prepared masala powder, mix well and cook for another 1 min. Keep the tomato paste aside.

3. Heat the oil and ghee in a pan and add the mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Add peanuts and curry leaves and sauté for 2 to 3 min till the peanuts turn light brown. Add green chillies and onion and tomato and sauté for another 1 to 2 min. Add little water if required.

4. Add cooked rice to above mixture and add salt. Cook for 2 min.

5. Serve hot.