TOMATO RICE ( 6 types) / TOMATO PULAO

This is the Tomato rice made from Tomato thokku version 2 with some store-bought chips.
You can try various easy types of tomato rice as mentioned below.
NOTE: Cooked basmati rice can be substituted instead of cooked rice.

TYPE 1:

Mix cooked rice and Tomato thokku Version 1 OR Version 2 alongwith a spoon of ghee.

TYPE 2:

Heat a spoon of oil, saute onions till translucent, add some tomato thokku (Version 1 OR Version 2) saute for a minute, add cooked rice, a pinch of salt and mix well.

TYPE 3:

Heat a spoon of oil, saute onions till translucent, add some tomato thokku (Version 1 OR Version 2) and a spoon of garam masala. Saute for a minute, add cooked rice, a pinch of salt and mix well.

TYPE 4:

Heat a spoon of oil, add whole spices (bay leaves, elaichi, cloves and cinnamon). Now add onions and saute onions till translucent, add some tomato thokku (Version 1 or Version 2). Saute for a minute, add cooked rice, a pinch of salt and mix well.

TYPE 5:

Cook basmati rice in coconut milk. Heat a spoon of ghee, add whole spices (bay leaves, elaichi, cloves and cinnamon) and onions. Saute till onions are translucent, add some tomato thokku (Version 1 OR Version 2). Saute for a minute, add cooked basmati rice, a pinch of salt and mix well.

TYPE 6: (COMMON METHOD)

INGREDIENTS:

Cooked rice- 2 cups (Basmati or raw rice)
Tomatoes - 3
Onion - 1
Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp.
Urad dal – ½ tsp.
Chenna dal – ½ tsp.
Hing – a pinch
Green chillies – 2
Curry leaves – a sprig
Coriander leaves – few
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Salt - as per taste
Oil - 1 teaspoon
Ghee - 1 teaspoon

METHOD:

In a kadai, heat oil & ghee, add mustard seeds. When they splutter add urad dal, chenna dal, green chillies, curry leaves, turmeric powder and hing. When golden brown, add chopped onions and saute till translucent. Now add chopped tomatoes and saute till the moisture is absorbed. Switch off the stove. Add cooked rice, and little salt. Gently turn it around and mix well without breaking the rice grains. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.