There are various ways to cook Tomato Rice either using fresh/canned tomatoes or tomato puree. Even I have shared another recipe that were differ slightly from one another due to the ingredients/spices used. If you want to check the recipe click here. .
Easy Tomato Rice is one of my favorite weekend meal. It uses tomato puree instead of fresh tomatoes. Please take note. different brands of tomato puree produce extra sour to this dish. So use your own judgement as to how tangy you want the rice to be. Am using a concentrated tomato puree of Italian origin but for other brand, highly recommended to add more than 2 tablespoon.
A blend of tomato puree, onion, garlic and spices are used to create a bed of delicious fluffy rice. Easy Tomato Rice goes well with spicy chicken, lamb or vegetable gravy if you're a vegetarian.
EASY TOMATO RICE
Serves : 2-3
2 cups long grain rice uncooked
2 green chili slit
1 big onion chopped
3 tablespoon oil/butter
2 tablespoon tomato puree
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 in ginger paste
2 cloves garlic paste
4 cups water
METHOD
Rinse the rice in cold running water until the water is clear, drain.
Heat oil/butter in a deep pot, add in onion and salt, fry until onion turns soft.
Now add the tomato puree, chili powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic and green chili, cook with low flame until fragrant.
Pour 4 cups of water onto the pot, add the rice. Add more salt if needed, stir in between. Transfer this onto rice cooker if using. If cooking using stove top. cook until the water has been absorbed by the rice.
Put the lid on, lower the flame and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Uncover and remove from heat. Fluff rice with a fork. Serve hot.
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Does sounds easy and looks so good. Blessings, Ctherine
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ReplyDeleteLove the color,........ Looks tempting rice!
ReplyDeleteYummm Yummm looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteWe love tomato rice :)
ReplyDeleteYour presentation is so beautiful!!
Very delicious,flavourful one pot meal.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites, so flavorful and yum!
ReplyDeletelove the deep red color of the rice...
ReplyDeleteWe love rice but we've never tried this one before, thanks for sharing! Excited to try this at home!
ReplyDeleteYummy! I am always using fresh tomatoes, that was the only recipe I knew :D
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try this one out on the boys! They love rice but are currently in a veggie famine. This is a great way to sneak some veggies in. Thanks for linking up at the #smallvictoriessundaylinky! You've been pinned to the group board. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds super delicious! I recently started eating a vegan diet and I've been looking for tasty recipes like this one to add to my repertoire. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteso colorful n delicious tomato rice!!!
ReplyDeletelooks wonderful
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ReplyDeleteMy grandma used to make something similar. You brought so many beautiful memories to me!
ReplyDeletesimple yet appetizing one!!!
ReplyDeleteYou also can use tomato soup to cook tomato rice like mine. Recipe at http://cooking-engineer.blogspot.com/2011/12/nasi-tomato.html#axzz32vNTJg00
ReplyDeleteMy hubby makes a lot of Spanish rice and while the base of using tomatoes is similar to this, he doesn't add all the spices into it. Will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteTasty, rich and delicious rice - could not ask for more :D
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The addition of ginger makes this sound really good. Thanks for the recipe! visiting from Stroll Thru Life.
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I love both of these by themselves or I could use this as a side dish. Thanks for sharing! I'm stopping by from the blog hop & I hope your having a great Thursday!
ReplyDeleteNice one! Using tomato puree is a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI swung by today from Tuesday's Table to enjoy your recipe and invite you to link up with us on The Yuck Stops Here link party. We start on Tuesday evenings at 8pm ET and run until Saturday evenings at 8pm ET. If you can catch this week's party you can find it at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2474. Or swing by next week at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2529. HUGS
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to add some flavor to rice. :) Stop on by and share with us on Five Friday Finds if you get a chance!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious. I love all the different flavours you've got in the dish. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious. I love all the different flavours you've got in the dish. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm so happy to meet you through #theWeekendSocial. Thanks so much for this recipe. It looks like a delish way to enhance the flavor of many grains, not just white rice. I'm def going to try this one! Please come back next week and share more deliciouness! Off to pin your link!
ReplyDeleteI am so boring with rice. PInned yours to do something interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
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ReplyDeleteI love tomato rice. It’s fairly common in Portugal, especially to accompany fish or sea food. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteLove the spices in this delicious recipe, Nora! It's perfect as a main dish or as a side dish too. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious! I am definitely going to have to add this to our menu for the month. Pinned.
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