Tomato Rice – With Goodness of Tomatoes

Is tomato rice recipe vegan?

Yes! this easy tamatar rice recipe is a super simple, yet a great recipe for vegans too. All you have to do is not use any ghee while cooking it. Simply use your favourite vegetable oil.

Can I use regular rice for easy tomato rice recipe?

Yes! You can use any kind of rice you like you wish for this lunch rice recipe. I prefer basmati rice – an aromatic long grain variety, but short grain or even brown rice could be used. Be sure to increase cook time for brown rice.

Do I make tomato rice with fresh or leftover rice?

To make tomato rice recipe, you can use any kind of cooked or steamed rice. And you can also make tamatar rice with freshly made rice as I did in this case. All you need to ensure is that the grains are well separated.

What do I use for tempering tomato rice recipe?

Simply add 2 tablespoons ghee or oil to a hot pressure cooker or a pot. Add cashew nuts and fry them until golden and crisp. Remove to a plate and then regulate the flame to low.

Add 1 inch cinnamon, 3 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 3 green cardamoms and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. If you do not have bay leaf you can use curry leaves. If you do not have all or any of these whole spices, just skip them.

How do you serve tomato rice?

This tomato flavoured rice is delicious. It has the tang from the tomatoes and the dal gives it a nice crunch. If you ever are looking for a simple and snappy  home cooked vegetarian meal, then you must make this dish.

It needs only basic ingredients that are easily available in the pantry and is very easy to make. Being a rice dish, it makes one hearty meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

You can serve it with a variety of curries (meat, fish or vegetarian) would be perfect accompaniments to your rice. Moreover, add some raita and papad with it and it becomes a wholesome meal.

How long does tomato rice last in the fridge?

Tomato rice will last in your fridge anywhere from four to seven days, if there is any left from the meal that is.

Tomato rice is ready to be served

To make tomato rice recipe, you can use any kind of cooked or steamed rice. And you can also make tomato rice with freshly made rice as I did in this case.

All you need to ensure is that the rice grains are well separated.

You can also add a few roasted peanuts to it (which I didn’t, though I added chana dal). You can snack on it or have it as lunch. By far, tomato rice is a splendid recipe loved by all. My 4-year-old niece absolutely loved it.

You can relish tomato rice with a sabzi or just like that. I served it with some plain curds. If you wish, you can pair it with some raita, papad & a green salad.

Also, check out the recipes for jeera rice, saffron rice & lemon rice