Pulav are really quick One Pot Meals. Tomato Pulav is one such quick meal which can fit anywhere - weekend dinners, weekday meals or even office / School Lunchboxes. I had blogged earlier about the Tamilnadu variation of Tomato Rice - Thakkali Saadamhere. It's one of my husband's favourite dish and I make it often
I usually add a lot of vegetables to Pulav - like Tehri (my fav pulav variant), Corn n peas (the kids love it) or just the usual Veg Pulav. If you are in an indulgent mood, one can always the Shahi Hara Pulavredolent with spices, cashew paste and a lot of veggies or the ultra luxurious and lipsmacking Navratan Pulao. Another favourite in my family is the Goan Xacuti Masala Veg Pulao made with Brown Rice. Another family favourite is this Nigerian Jollof Rice
Other similar One Pot meals on the blog you may want to check out + 26 different varieties of Khichdis and Pulao
Today's Tomato pulav doesn't have any veggies, is super quick to make and can also be made with leftover rice. I have listed the ingredients here and the method is in the youtube video below.
Narmadha had suggested cooking with Rice - a staple in most homes - while we have the world-wide stay at home situation most of us are facing..Am eyeing her Srilankan String Hoppers dish to make sometime at home.
Meanwhile, hope all my readers are staying safe in their homes during this Lockdown. Wishing you all good health and cheer..
Prep time - 15 mins, Cook time - 15 mins Serves - 2 ~3
Tomato Pulav - Indian Style Gluten Free and Vegan Tomato spiced Rice
Spice level - medium , Recipe level - Intermediate
Serving Suggestions - yoghurt / Salad / Papad of your choice
You would need:
Basmati Rice - 1 cup (any long grained rice would do)
Ripe juicy Tomatoes - 4 to 5 large
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 TBSP
Turmeric - ½ tsp
Shahjeera - ½ tsp
Cumin / Jeera - ½ tsp
Cashew bits - 1 teaspoon (skip for any nut allergy)
Spice Powders (each ⅔ tsp) : Red chilli pwdr, Garam Masala, Dhaniya (coriander) powder
Onions - 1 medium (finely minced)
Garlic - 3 to 4 pods (minced)
Mint Leaves - a handful
How to make:
Refer the Youtube Video Embedded below and please leave your valuable comments on the channel as well as on the blog recipe.
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Swati says
What a flavourful and easy way to use leftover rice. Mint leaves in pulao must have added on to a refreshing flavor. Nice video for step wise instructions.
preethi'scuisine says
Tomato pulao with mint is a perfect and delicious one pot meal that is so quick and easy to make.
Mayuri Patel says
Tomato pulao looks like a perfect one pot meal to have. I've got some mint leaves that need to be used up before they go bad, so its seems this recipe is going to be cooking soon in my kitchen.
Priya Iyer says
We love Tomato Pulav too! Like you say, it's such an easy thing to put together, a one-pot dish that is super flavourful. 🙂
Love the detailed recipe.
Archana says
Looks awesome Kalyani. Tomatoes I have aplenty right now n Akanksha loves it. Evening I can try making this pulao.
Poonam Bachhav says
Tomato pulao with loads of veggies is my favourite too! Mint leaves certainly add refreshing flator to any pulao.
Vasusvegkitchen says
Tomato pulao is my fav Kalyani, I am coming to your place ????????. It looks very inviting well explained,it looks colorful with flavours of mont. Loved it ????
Sasmita says
WOW Kalyani !!! This is my all time fav and much comfort one pot meal. Use of mint leaves must be adding nice aroma to the whole dish 🙂
Sujata Roy says
Tomato pulao looks so tempting Kalyani. Mint leaves definitely made it flavorful. These types of rice dishes are much needed in this time. I would love to try it soon.
Narmadha says
Tomato Pulao looks too tempting and absolute favorite in our home. Nice video and keep putting more video recipes.