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Kerala · Lunch

Tomato Rice

Traditional 17. Tomato Rice recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice, cooled
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 150g tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 8 curry leaves
• 1/4 cup roasted cashews
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Tomato Rice

1. Temper seeds (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds, add cumin seeds. Visual: seeds pop and turn brown.
2. Add aromatics (1 min, medium-high heat): Add green chilies, ginger, fry until fragrant. Visual: ginger turns light golden.
3. Add curry leaves (1 min, medium heat): Add curry leaves, stir.
4. Combine rice (5 mins, medium heat): Add cooked rice, salt. Stir constantly to blend. Visual: rice coated with tomato, even color distribution.
5. Final mix (2 mins, low heat): Adjust seasoning, ensure rice is heated through.
6. Garnish (1 min, no heat): Top with roasted cashews and extra curry leaves.

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