Indian Tomato Rice

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This yummy South Indian dish is a common staple in an Indian household. It is also called 'tomato bath' and is often served alone for breakfast or even a light lunch or supper. It is a favorite of kids (think mac and cheese). Serve with hard-boiled eggs.

Submitted by rphel685
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 onions, diced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chile powder

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 cups diced tomatoes

  • 2 ¼ cups basmati rice

  • 3 cups water

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onions until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt, garlic, chile powder, ginger, and turmeric; stir to coat. Mix tomatoes into onion mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes begin to break down, 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Stir rice into onion-tomato mixture and pour in water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398 Calories
13g Fat
65g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 591mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 262mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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