Quick & Flavorful Pressure Cooker Tomato RiceVeg
Enjoy a quick and delicious meal with this easy Tomato Rice recipe, also known as Thakkali Sadam. Prepared in a pressure cooker, this one-pot dish features aromatic spices, juicy tomatoes, and perfectly cooked basmati rice. It’s a perfect, flavorful solution for busy weekdays or a convenient lunch box option. Follow this simple method to create a fragrant, satisfying meal that beginners and experts alike will love. Serve it hot on its own or with a refreshing side of raita.
Ingredients
1 cup Basmati Rice
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tbsp Oil
as needed Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
2 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
2 large Green Chilli
1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
4 medium Tomato (chopped)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Salt
3 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
handful Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 cups Water
Instructions
1
Wash 1 cup of whole grain basmati rice a few times until clean. Soak the rice in enough water and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
2
Add 2 thinly sliced medium-sized onions to the cooker. Sauté until the onions turn transparent. Add 2 large green chillies (cut into pieces) and 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. Stir well.
3
Add 4 chopped medium-sized tomatoes. Once they soften, mix in the spice powders: 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon garam masala powder.
4
Add the soaked rice to the tomato mixture and stir gently. Add a handful of fresh coriander leaves, followed by 1 1/2 cups of water. Gently mix everything together.
5
Secure the pressure cooker lid and cook for one whistle on medium flame. Once done, let the pressure release, and your fragrant tomato rice is ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
