Tomato Rice (Thakkali Sadam)

Ingredients :-

Chopped tomatoes medium size - 3 nos.

Basmati rice - 1 Cup

Chopped onion - 1/2 cup , lenghtwise

Ginger finely chopped- 1 tbsp

Chilli powder -1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Jeera powder -1 tsp

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seed – 1 tsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Garam Masla Powder- 1 tsp(optional)

Curry leaf – 1 strand

Oil

Salt

Directions:-

• Cook the Basmati Rice and let it Cool.
• Heat the Oil in the Pan and add mustard seeds.When it starts spluttering add urad dal,sauted till it become brown.
• Then add curry leaves,onions,fry till onions become translucent.

• Add ginger ,tomatoes, salt,tumeric and keep stirring.When everything is mixed together add all the dry masala powders.And mix well.
• Let it cook; keep stirring frequently.When the tomatoes are cooked add the Rice and mix well.
• Garnish coriander leaf.
  
  

Serve with pappadam