Vegan Tomato Rice: The Ultimate Flavor Fusion!
Prep Time | 40 mins |
Cook Time | 20 mins |
Total | 1 hour |
Course | Dinner |
Cuisine | India |
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 2 medium tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 green chili (slit vertically)
- 1-inch piece of ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- 7-8 Curry Leaves
- ½ cup fresh coriander (chopped)
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt (to taste)
Procedure:
- Wash the Basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pot or pressure cooker, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the hot oil. When they start to sizzle, add the asafoetida and curry leaves.
- AAdd the chopped onion, green chili, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion turns lightly golden brown.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. And cook until the spices are fragrant and the raw aroma is gone.
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook over medium-heat until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.
- Add the soaked and drained Basmati rice to the tomato mixture. Gently sauté for a couple of minutes, coating the rice with the flavorful tomato mixture.
- Add 3 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook for 1 whistle on medium heat.
- If using a pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, gently fluff it with a fork. Sprinkle garam masala over the rice and mix gently.
- Finally, garnish the Tomato Rice with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve the tomato rice hot with crispy papadums.
Chef’s Note: You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers to the rice while cooking for extra nutrition and color.