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SPICY TOMATO RICE WITH WHOLE SPICES

Bold & Flavorful Tomato Rice with Whole Spices

This spicy tomato rice is a delicious South Indian–inspired dish made with ghee, oil, and whole spices like cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sautéed onions, ginger garlic paste, and tomatoes add depth, while red chilli powder, coriander, and garam masala create bold flavor. Cooked with turmeric-infused rice and topped with fresh coriander, it's perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or lunchbox meal with cooling raita or papad on the side.


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A bowl of spicy tomato rice cooked with whole Indian spices, garnished with coriander and served hot for a comforting meal.¯

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For best results, use slightly cooled rice to prevent it from turning mushy. Always cook tomatoes until the oil separates for a deep, rich flavor. Frying whole spices in ghee enhances aroma—don’t skip it! Adjust spice levels to your taste, and add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity if needed. Garnish with fresh coriander for freshness. Serve with raita or papad for a complete, satisfying meal.

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     Step-by-Step Recipe : ​Spicy Tomato Rice with Whole Spices

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Ghee – 2 tbsp
  • Shajeera – ½ tsp
  • Black pepper – 5
  • Cinnamon stick – 1 inch
  • Cardamom – 2
  • Cloves – 3
  • Onion (small, sliced) – 1
  • Ginger garlic paste – ½ tbsp
  • Tomato paste – from 1 tomato
  • Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder – ½ tsp
  • Garam masala – ½ tsp
  • Fresh tomatoes (chopped) – 2
  • Cooked rice (with turmeric) – 4 cups
  • Coriander leaves (chopped) – ½ tbsp
  • Salt – to taste


​Flavorful South Indian-style tomato rice made with ghee, aromatic spices, and tomatoes, perfect for lunch or dinner.

PREPARATION STEPS

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons ghee in a pan. Add ½ tsp shajeera, 5 black peppercorns, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 2 cardamoms, and 3 cloves. Fry for 1 minute until aromatic.
  • Add 1 small sliced onion and sauté for a minute.
  • Add ½ tablespoon ginger garlic paste and fry for 10 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook until the oil separates.
  • Add ½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, and ½ tsp garam masala. Mix well.
  • Add 2 chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
  • Add 4 cups of cooked turmeric rice and mix gently until everything is combined well.
  • Sprinkle ½ tablespoon chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with raita or papad.




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