Indian Tomato Rice

This yummy South Indian dish is a common staple in an Indian household. It is also called 'tomato bath' and is often served alone for breakfast or even a light lunch or supper. It is a favorite of kids (think mac and cheese). Serve with hard-boiled eggs.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 398 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 onions, diced
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• 2 ¼ cups basmati rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onions until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt, garlic, chile powder, ginger, and turmeric; stir to coat. Mix tomatoes into onion mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes begin to break down, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir rice into onion-tomato mixture and pour in water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.