Tomato rice recipe is a south Indian dish made with rice, tomatoes, spices, and herbs. Tomatoes being a good source of lycopene and contribute to tangy flavor when combined with rice.

• Prepare white steamed rice after removing starch (give 4-5 times of washing).
• Take tomatoes, flame peel, and make a fine paste from tomatoes.
• In a pan, add oil and heat it until the raw odor of oil goes away.
• Then add cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and cinnamon.
• Add ginger, garlic, and onion, heat till it’s golden brown.
• Then add chopped capsicum and bell peppers.
• Heat it for a while.
• In a pan, add tomato paste, basil leaves, mint leaves and give it a gentle boil.
• Then, add salt as per taste, red chili powder, black pepper, dhania powder, and stir it well.
• Then, mix the rice prepared earlier.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy tangy tomato rice.

Health benefits

• Tomatoes are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.
• Also, tomatoes are low in carbs and are made up of water.
• Tomatoes are considered beneficial for skin health as they may protect against sunburns.
• They are juicy and sweet, full of antioxidants, and also may help fight several diseases.

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Disclaimer

For a tangy twist to your regular rice, we have come up with this recipe for you. Do give it a try. But, please make sure to consume the Tomato rice recipe under the guidance of a dietitian/nutritionist.