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Tomato Bhath

By Vaishali | Updated on | Posted on | 16 Comments

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Thakkali Sadam
This is a pretty fabulous go-to recipe for those evenings when you don’t want to spend any more time in the kitchen than you absolutely have to.

Tomato rice is such a classic comfort dish in Tamil kitchens, it’s hard to believe it is as easy as it is. It certainly tastes quite complex, with several layers of flavors that complement each other beautifully.

And believe me, you can make it in less than 20 minutes, tops. And most of that time would be for cooking the rice, so if you already have leftover boiled rice, you’re already almost there.

I usually use fresh tomatoes to make tomato rice, but I used canned whole tomatoes this time because they were all I had on hand. It was a good organic variety, and I didn’t notice any difference in taste.

I am a little tired tonight and really want to catch Bill Maher on HBO, so I’m going to stop yakking now. But I do hope that if you’ve never had Tomato Rice before, you will try it. It’s a winner.

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5 from 1 vote

Tomato Bhath

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Vaishali

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice , cooked (you can substitute with brown)
  • 4 medium tomatoes , chopped
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp udad dal (black gram lentils)
  • 2 tbsp raw cashews (optional)
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp sambar powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds, roasted until lightly browned and powdered in a spice grinder.
  • 2-3 tbsp coriander leaves , chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan.
  • Add the mustard seeds and when they sputter, add the udad dal and cashew pieces. Stir until lightly browned.
  • Add the curry leaves and onions and saute until the onions are translucent and just beginning to turn brown.
  • Add the tomatoes, sambar powder, chilli powder and turmeric.
  • Saute and cook until the tomatoes darken.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Turn the heat to low and add the rice. Stir in gently, taking care not to mash the rice, until the rice and tomato paste are well-mixed.
  • Check salt. Stir in the methi powder. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with some microwaved papads.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 21.1% | Vitamin C: 35% | Calcium: 3.2% | Iron: 8.3%

Also try my vegan coconut rice.

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Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

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About Vaishali


I cook and eat simple, tasty and nutritious plant-based food in my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. Follow me on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram, and read more about me here.

Comments

  2. Divya Kudua says

    October 11, 2008 at

    Tomato rice…Yummy!!never knew there was such an easy recipe for the same..gonna try it out your way..the tangy title itself is drool worthy;-)!!!

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  3. Shreya says

    October 11, 2008 at

    hi Vaishali, what a lovely pic, mouth-watering. I make tomato bhath exactly the same way, usually with leftover rice, and my daughter just loves it. I omit the cashews but at times use groundnuts. We have it with some pickle or podi ending with buttermilk. Love that pic of your pets on the couch:-)

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  5. anudivya says

    October 11, 2008 at

    Canned tomatoes are a blessing… I use them all the time, but somehow I don’t think they taste as good as the fresh ones, they all have an Italian tomato sauce taste to it. But for the ease of it I camouflage them with our Indian spices. Works well.

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  6. Anonymous says

    October 11, 2008 at

    Tomato rice is relished at my home. Yours looks lovely. Loved the picture.

    Meera/Enjoy Indian Food

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  7. Maya says

    October 11, 2008 at

    Your tomato bhath looks great Vaishali..I make it once in a while too. Thanx for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I have a lot to read here at leisure. I like the mango bread u have here. Looks a lot like cake.

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  8. Uma says

    October 11, 2008 at

    mouth-watering pic. who don’t like tomato rice/bhat? just too delicious. Thanks for sharing your way of making it Vaishali! Your pets are tooooo cute.

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