Tomato Rice / Thakkali Sadam: A Classic South Indian Rice Dish

Ingredients

20-25 mins 1-2 servings

1. 2 1/2 Tomatoes, finely chopped or grated

2. 2 tbsp vegetable oil

3. 1 cup Basmati Rice, soaked

4. 1 pinch Asafoetida

5. 1 tsp Mustard seeds

6. 1 Onion, finely chopped

7. 1 tsp Coriander powder

8. 8-10 Fresh Curry leaves

9. as per taste Salt

10. 1/2-1 tsp Red chilli powder

11. 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

12. 1 tsp Kitchen king Masala

13. 1/2 tsp Garam masala

14. as required Water

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice or any rice for 2-3 times in water. Then soak the rice for 10-12 minutes. Now drain the rice and keep it aside.

Step 2

In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tbsp of oil at low flame. Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then add asafoetida, onions, stir and sauté them till they become translucent in colour.

Step 3

Now Add tomatoes, curry leaves and stir them. Add turmeric powder, kitchen king, red chilli powder, garam Masala, coriander powder, black pepper powder. Mix them well.

Step 4

Now add soaked rice and Stir. Add some water. Add salt as per taste. Mix well. Now cover it and pressure cook them for 2 whistles on medium flame.

Step 5

When the pressure settles down on it's own. Then remove the lid and gently mix the rice. Serve hot with raita, plain curd or coconut chutney.