TOMATO BHATH

Here is a quick and easy meal in a dish that is an all time favorite for the young and old alike...

Just a handful on tomatoes and onions help you dish out this tasty dish in a matter of minutes...

INGREDIENTS

• RICE -1 CUP
• MOONG DHAL-1 TABLESPOON
• TOMATO JUICE -1 CUP
• CHOPPED ONION-1
• CHOPPED TOMATO -1
• RED CHILLY POWDER -1 TEASPOON
• TURMERIC POWDER -1/4 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• CUMIN SEEDS-1 TEASPOON
• CORIANDER LEAVES -LITTLE
• OIL-2 TABLE SPOONS
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Clean,wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes.
• In the mean while,heat the oil in a pressure pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds,onions and tomato pieces.
• Add the moong dhal.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of water.
• Add the powders and salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Now add the soaked and drained rice.
• Cover the pressure pan with its lid and let it pressure cook for  4 -5  whistles.
• Switch off .
• Open when the pressure subsides.
• Fluff up with a fork and garnish it with coriander leaves.
• Serve with any raitha or just papads or potato wafers.

ASH GOURD TOMATO MASALA GRAVY

Here is a healthy,low calorie side dish with  which is easy to prepare easily available vegetables and it tastes great too...

INGREDIENTS

• ASH GOURD (cubed) -3 cups
• CHOPPED ONIONS-1
• GARLIC -FEW CLOVES
• TOMATOES-3
• GREEN CHILLIES-3
• DHANIA POWDER-1 TEASPOON
• JEERA POWDER -1 TEASPOON
• CHILLY POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TEASPOON
• CUMIN SEEDS -1/2 TEASPOON
• MUSTARD SEEDS -1/4 TEASPOON
• CURRY LEAVES -FEW
• COCONUT MILK-1/2 CUP
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL-3  TEASPOONS

METHOD

• Chop the garlic,onions and chillies coarsely.
• Immerse the tomatoes in boiling water for a minute or two.
• Drain. Peel and chop into pieces.
• Heat a teaspoon of oil. Saute the chopped onions,garlic,tomatoes and chillies.
• Add the salt ,chilly powder and other powders. Cook till the raw smell is gone.
• Cool .Blend into a smooth paste in a mixie.
• Heat the remaining oil .
• Fry the mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves and ash gourd bits.
• Add enough salt for the vegetable. Add enough water and cook till done.
• Now add the ground paste.
• Add some water if needed.
• Boil  well for a few minutes .
• Add the coconut milk.Simmer for a minute.
• Remove from heat .
• Serve hot with breakfast items like idlies,dosas,pongal etc.
• This side dish can be had with plain rice or rotis too.
• You may substitute ash gourd with Lauki(Bottle gourd)or Chow Chow (Chayote sqaush) too.

TOMATO OOTHAPPAM

Another oothappam with a pretty twist...

INGREDIENTS

• DOSA BATTER-2 CUPS
• CHOPPED ONION-1
• CHOPPED GREEN CHILLIES-3-4
• TOMATO SLICES- 10-15
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL FOR COOKING

METHOD

• Mix the chopped onions,chillies and salt to taste with the batter.
• Stir well.
• Heat a dosa pan / tawa.(Preferably a heavy one)
• Pour a ladle full of batter on the hot pan and spread it into a rather thick round.Add some oil around it.
• Cook over slow heat. 
• Place a few tomato slices on it.
• Flip  over and cook the other side too with  some more oil.
• Serve hot with chutneys /sambar/podi and oil...

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TOMATO VEGETABLE PULAV

INGREDIENTS

BASMATI RICE             - 1 CUP
TOMATO JUICE            - 1 3/4 CUPS
WATER                           - 1/4 CUP
CARROT   BITS              -1 TABLESPOON
PEAS                                -1 TABLESPOON
CHOPPED ONION         -2 TABLESPOON
GREEN CHILLIES           - 3
GARLIC                            - 3-4 FLAKES
CUMIN SEEDS                 -1/4 TEASPOON
CINNAMON STICK        - 1 " PIECE
CLOVES                           -4
GHEE/OIL                         -2 TABLESPOONS
SALT TO TASTE
CORIANDER LEAVES FOR GARNISHING


METHOD

1.SOAK THE RICE FOR 15 MINUTES.CLEAN AND WASH IT.
2.HEAT GHEE/OIL IN A HEAVY BOTTOMED PAN.
3.FRY THE CLOVES,CUMIN SEEDS AND CINNAMON STICK.
4. ADD THE CRUSHED GARLIC AND GREEN CHILLIES .FRY WELL.
5. ADD THE ONIONS AND FRY TILL THEY ARE TRANSPARENT. ADD THE CARROTS AND PEAS. SAUTE WELL.
6. ADD THE  RICE AND STIR FRY FOR 10 SECONDS.
7.ADD THE TOMATO JUICE ,WATER AND SALT.
8.COOK COVERED TILL  THE FLUIDS ARE WELL ABSORBED BY THE RICE.
9.GARNISH WITH CORIANDER LEAVES.

# SERVE WITH RAITHAS  OR ANY OF YOUR FAVORITE SIDE DISH.