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South Indian Tomato Rice (No Coconut)
A vibrant, tangy, and lightly spiced South Indian tomato rice made without coconut. This recipe features a fresh tomato and spice paste, a flavorful tempering with onions and whole spices, and perfectly cooked rice. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner, and easy to customize for picky eaters or adventurous cooks.
MediumSouth IndianServes 4
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
17m
Prep
1h 1m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 28m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$7.45
Per serving:$1.86
Critical Success Points
- • Soaking and draining the rice properly.
- • Blending the tomato paste until very smooth.
- • Tempering the spices without burning.
- • Cooking the tomato paste until oil separates.
- • Cooking rice on low heat and resting before fluffing.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter when adding spices and curry leaves—stand back and use a splatter guard if needed.
- • Blender blades are sharp—do not insert fingers or utensils while blending.
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