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Tomato Rice – Quick & Easy Leftover Rice Recipe with Tomatoes

 Oil - 3 Tbsp
 Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
 Urad Dal - 1 tsp
 Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
 Garlic - 2 tsp (chopped)
 Onions - 1 cup (sliced)
 Curry Leaves - 10-15 leaves
 Tomatoes - 2-3 (chopped)
 Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
 Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
 Garam Masala - 1 tsp
 Cooked Rice - 4 cups
 Cilantro - 1 Tbsp (chopped)
 Ghee - 1 Tbsp
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1) In a large frying pan or wok on medium heat, add 3 Tbsp of oil.

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2) Once the oil is warm, add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 2-3 cloves chopped garlic, 10-15 curry leaves, and 1 cup sliced onions. Mix and let everything cook together for 2-3 minutes.

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3) Next, add 2-3 chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, and 1 tsp garam masala.

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4) Mix together, cover and let cook for 5-7 minutes until everything is softened.

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5) Once the tomatoes are soft, mash everything together. It is ok if there are still a few chunks of tomato.

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6) Finally, add in 4 cups of cooked rice, 1 tsp ghee, and 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro.

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7) Mix together and serve hot!