Chef Kunal Kapur shares simple and wholesome tomato rice recipe: See step-by-step preparation

Rice, tomatoes and spices come together in the easy-to-make recipe that is packed with flavours; Chef Kunal Kapur shows how to make it.

Rice is a staple in many of our meals, and some days we just might be craving something more. Taking to Instagram on August 12, celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur shared just the recipe for the occasion that requires no extra hassle and can be made with everyday ingredients.

Describing the dish, he wrote in the caption, “Tomato rice is one of those comforting, fuss-free meals that comes together with simple ingredients and tastes absolutely delicious. Fragrant rice cooked with juicy tomatoes, everyday spices and a little heat, this is perfect for a quick lunch, an easy tiffin or even a satisfying weeknight meal. It’s wholesome, flavourful and requires minimal effort — exactly the kind of recipe you want to keep coming back to!”

The recipe takes approximately 45 minutes to make and serves two. The detailed steps are presented as follows.

Ingredients for tomato rice

• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Asafoetida (hing) – 1 tsp
• Dry red chilli – 4
• Bay leaf – 1
• Cinnamon – 1 pc
• Cloves – 4
• Cardamom – 4
• Mustard seeds – 2 tsp
• Cumin – 2 tsp
• Chana dal – 1 tbsp
• Urad dal – 2 tsp
• Garlic – 1 tbsp
• Ginger – 1 tbsp
• Green chill, chopped – 1 tsp
• Curry leaf – 1 sprig
• Cashew nuts – handful
• Onion, chopped – ¾ cup
• Tomato, chopped – 2 cups
• Salt – to taste
• Turmeric – ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
• Water – 1½ cups
• Rice – 1 cup
• Coriander stems, chopped – 1 tbsp
• Mint leaves – a handful

Method of preparation

1. To prepare tomato rice, start by heating oil in a pan. Add hing, dry red chilli, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, mustard seeds, cumin, chana dal, urad dal, garlic, ginger, chopped green chilli, curry leaf, and cashew nuts. Sauté until the nuts are golden and the spices release aroma.
2. Add chopped onions, cook until translucent, then add tomatoes, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, and coriander powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
3. Add washed rice, coriander stems, mint leaves, and water. Cook until the rice is done. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Your flavorful tomato rice is ready to be enjoyed!

More about Kunal Kapur

Kunal Kapur is a celebrity chef and restaurateur who is also one of the hosts of MasterChef India. Born in September 1979 in New Delhi, he pursued higher education in hotel management. However, his training in culinary skills began at home with his father and grandfather. He began his career with the Taj Group of Hotels and has since won numerous awards as a chef. He has also opened his own establishments across the country and abroad.

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