This is a recipe for the preparation of Tomato Rice in the Microwave. However, you can modify it and prepare the normal way too, if you do not fancy using the Microwave. This is a mildly flavoured rice and goes well with any gravy or raita.
INGREDIENTS
| 2 cups long grain rice 1½ tsp mustard 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp fennel seeds 12-14 curry leaves 6 pods garlic 2-3 green chillies 1½ tbsp ghee 2 big Onions 5 big tomatoes ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chilli powder Salt to taste 3 cups water* 2 tbsp corrainder leaves 2 tbsp roasted cashewnut |
METHOD
- Place the washed rice and water in a microwave cooker. Add salt and cook on high for 15-20 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes, then open it. Fluff it up with a fork and keep aside.
cooked rice - While the rice is cooking, chop finely the garlic, onions, tomatoes, green chillies and corriander leaves and keep aside for later.
- Take ghee in a microwave cooker
and add to it mustard, cumin and fennel seeds. Microwave at high for 3 minutes.
- Add the curry leaves, garlic and green chillies. Mix well and microwave for another 2 minutes.
- Next, add the onions . Mix well and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Now, add the tomatoes and microwave covered for 4 minutes, till mushy. Add the chilli and turmeric powder and microwave for another 2 minutes.
- Add to this the cooked rice and mix in gently. Microwave at 80% power for 2-3 minutes.
- Just before serving, mix in 1 tbsp of the corriander leaves.
- Serve hot, garnished with the remainder corrainder leaves and roasted nuts, with any raita or gravy of your choice. I would recommend this lip smacking Kozhi Vartha Kari or this delicious Veg Makhanwala.
*Adjust the water according to the instructions on the pack if any or based on previous experience.
Ideas and tips
- Be careful not to overcook the rice. The grains should be separate.
- Adjust the number of chillies used according to their pungency or to suit your palate.
- I have used the Milton microwave cooker
- You can use roasted peanuts instead of cashewnuts, for garnishing.
If you do try it out, be sure to leave me your valuable feedback in the comments below and if you like this recipes, be sure to share this post using the social media buttons provided.
Wow this is perfect!!! I was unsure about the cooking time and thought it sounded too long but I followed the recipe and it was great!!! I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Thanks for sharing this recipe……
Glad you enjoyed it Ryan. Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Thanks Kimberly Lewis. I hope to be there too 🙂
Super yummy recipe! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. We love to party with you, so I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Have an amazing day! Lou Lou Girls
ha ha…not really Gauri. But, as they say "Necessity is the mother of invention". With a toddler tugging at my toes (literally!), the microwave is my salvation.
Thanks Jeena 🙂 Do check out the linky party and join in as well.
You really love to cook in microwave, don't you? Quick and easy recipes! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Great way you made this rice. Well prepared
Good to hear Savita 🙂 I had a ton of tomatoes fresh from our field and tomato rice seemed like the perfect way to use them!! 😛
Kimberly, you always cook my favorite recipes in microwave 🙂 great collection, indeed! keep it up!
Thanks Shubha 🙂
Delicious and well prepared Kimberly!!