Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Tomato Rice

I've not had a chance to go to the market this week for vegetables. I've to manage with vegetables from my back yard.  My tomatoes have started to ripen. It is wonderful to see your efforts bearing fruit.

Ingredients:
1C cooked rice
1 large tomato, 1 small tomato,chopped
1t chili powder
1/4t turmeric powder
1pinch gharam masala powder
2 green chili, chopped
1T oil
1t salt
1t fresh mint, chopped
cilantro, to garnish
mustard seeds, urad dal, and channa dal for garnish

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan on medium-high. Splutter mustard,urad dal and channa dal.  Add green chili, tomato, chili powder and turmeric. Cook till pulpy.  Add mint, cilantro and salt.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Add cooked and cooled rice to the mixture. Mix well.  Serve warm with chips, vadam or potao fry.

Note: The tomato mixture can be prepared in large quantity and stored in refridgerator for a week.

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