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Tomato Rice / Thakkali Sadam



This tomato rice is my favorite dish and an all-time favorite for lunch boxes. It's incredibly easy to prepare and versatile—you can add eggs, cooked prawns, or cooked chicken pieces according to your taste preferences.

                                                   

Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A and antioxidants, making this dish not only delicious but also nutritious.

A Nostalgic Dish

I first had tomato rice during my graduation days, thanks to my aunt who introduced me to this wonderful dish. It quickly became a staple in my diet, bringing back fond memories every time I make it.

                                                         

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this tomato rice with nadan chicken curry, egg curry, raita, and pickle for a complete meal.

Preparation Tips

Cooking the Rice: I recommend using basmati rice for this recipe. You can cook the rice before making the tomato rice. For added flavor, cook the rice with a small piece of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom that have been slightly crushed, along with the required amount of salt and one teaspoon of ghee.

Adding Protein: Feel free to customize the dish by adding scrambled/boiled eggs, cooked prawns, or cooked chicken pieces.



                                                    






                                              

Recipe

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice-1 ½ cup

Onion-1 medium-sized, dice

Tomato-2 big(Make it tomato puree or paste )

Turmeric powder-1/4tsp

Chili powder-3/4tsp

Salt to taste

Sunflower /olive oil

Coriander leaves-Optional

Method

Cook the rice with the required amount of salt, with a small piece of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.

Do not overcook the rice.

Heat oil in a kadai , add dice onion and saute till it becomes soft.

Add to it, tomato paste and cook it for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.

Add all the masala mentioned above, and cook it for 2 minutes till its raw smell goes away.

Add the required amount of salt. Mix well.

To this add cooked basmati rice, cover, and cook for 3 minutes on a low –flame.

Serve it with chicken curry/Egg curry/Raita and pickle.

Conclusion

Tomato rice is a simple yet flavorful dish that holds a special place in my heart. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch box idea or a comforting meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy. 

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