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omato Onion Rice or simply Tomato Rice is a quick and easy to prepare rice recipe which takes very less time and require very less skill. Different people in different parts of the country prepare this rice recipe with different variations. There are only slight variations in it. The major ingredient in the recipe is Tomato and Onion and so it is called Tomato Onion Rice.. Here the quantity of Tomato and Onion used is more compare to other Rice recipes. We can prepare rice in different ways with different ingredients. I have shared few Rice Recipes in my earlier posts. You may visit these Rice Recipes and give them a try. Don’t forget to share your experience.

This Rice recipe is a North as well as South Indian prepared food. The methods of both the style are same. There are only slight variations in the type of spices that we add while making it. In South India, people add a special spice powder to the rice while preparing it. It is made from Chana Dal, Urad Dal and Coriander Seeds. All the three are roasted and grinded to make a smooth powder. I will share the South Indian Tomato Rice in my other posts. Today I am sharing the recipe of Tomato Onion Rice (Tomato Rice) in North Indian style. In North India, people use very less spices to prepare Tomato Rice.

To prepare the Tomato Onion Rice, first pre boil the raw rice. Wash it with cold water so that the grains remain separate and do not stick to each other. In a pan prepare the Tomato Onion Masala with all the ingredients. Then add the Boiled Rice and mix it. Sprinkle Coriander Leaves before serving. To give it a different taste you can add some veggies to it. You can also add soaked Chana Dal (Split Bengal gram).

We can prepare this Rice recipe in cooker also. Here there is no need of boiling the raw rice beforehand. First prepare the Tomato Onion Masala by frying all the ingredients such as Tomato, Onion, Green Chilli, Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Asafoetida, Garlic, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Black Pepper and Salt. Then add the soaked rice to the Tomato Onion masala along with required amount of water. Close the lid of the cooker and cook for two whistle. Then allow it to cool down. Take out the cooked Rice in a plate and serve it by sprinkling Chopped Coriander Leaves.

Tomato Onion Rice taste good when served with Green Chutney and Boondi Raita. You can visit our Chutney Recipes and Raita recipes to prepare and serve it along with Tomato Onion Rice

You may also like our other Rice Recipe,

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Let’s start preparing North Indian Tomato Onion Rice….

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Tomato Onion Rice/Tomato Rice Recipe

Tomato Onion Rice or simply Tomato Rice is prepared by frying Boiled Rice with Chopped Tomatoes and Onion together with different spices such as Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Mustard Seeds, Coriander Seeds, etc. It tastes awesome and is very delicious.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, North Indian

Keyword Tomato Onion Rice

Preparation Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories

Author Recipe by Chits

Ingredients:

• 3 cup Boiled Rice
• 2 Large Chopped Tomato
• 1 Large Chopped Onion
• A pinch Asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 7-8 pieces Chopped Garlic Cloves
• 1 piece Green Chilli
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Chopped Coriander Leaves
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt (or as required)
• 1/2 cup Water

Instructions:

• Heat Oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add Asafoetida (Hing), Mustard Seeds and Cumin Seeds. Saute it till the crackling sound starts.
• Add Chopped Green Chilli and Chopped Garlic. Cook them for a minute.
• Now add Chopped Onion and mix it. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion changes its colour to light brown.
• Next add Chopped Tomatoes and Salt. Mix and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes become soft. Cook it by covering the pan with lid.
• When the tomatoes become soft, add the spices such as Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder and Black Pepper.
• Mix them and cook for a minute. After a minute add 1/2 cup of water and mix it.
• Cover the pan with the lid. Cook the spices until it starts leaving oil on the side of the pan.
• Keep stirring in between so that the spices do not stick to the bottom.
• When oil starts to leave the spices, add the Boiled Rice. Mix the Rice so that every grain of the rice is covered with the spices.
  
• Add Chopped Coriander Leaves and mix it uniformly. Switch off the stove.
  
• Take out the Tomato Onion Rice in a serving bowl. Serve it by sprinkling Coriander Leaves over it. Tomato Onion Rice taste delicious with Green Coriander Chutney and Raita.
  

Notes:

1. I have used the Kashmiri Chilli Powder to give a colour to the rice. If you are adding Red Chilli Powder, remember to add appropriate amount or else it will become too spicy.
2. To make the Tomato Onion Rice mild spicy add Green Chilli, Black Pepper and Red Chill in right amount since all three add spiciness to the food.
3. To give a different variation, you can add some veggies such as Peas, French Beans, Carrot, Cauliflower, etc.
4. To prepare a fluffy Tomato Onion Rice, we must cook the raw rice in open container and then wash it with cold water after boiling it. It keeps the rice grains separated from each other.
5. To give a different flavor you can also add other spices such as Cinnamon Stick, Fenugreek Seeds, Cardamom, Bay Leaves and Ginger.
6. If you have added salt while boiling rice, remember to add less salt while cooking the spices.