## Spicy Tomato Rice – Tomato Pulihora Recipe (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Spicy Tomato Rice – Tomato Pulihora Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Main Course**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 10 minutes
**Total time:** 15 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Main Course
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Spicy Tomato Rice – Tomato Pulihora Recipe:
* 2-1/2 cups Cooked rice
* 3 Tomatoes
* 3 teaspoons Bisi Bele Bhat Spice Powder
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 Green Chilli
* 1 Dry Red Chilli
* 2 teaspoons Cashew nuts – or peanuts
* 1-1/2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil – or as needed
* 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Spicy Tomato Rice – Tomato Pulihora Recipe:
1. chop the tomatoes roughly.
2. In a mixer grinder, blend them into a smooth puree.
3. Incase, the bisibele bhath masala.powder isn’t ready, preparing Bisi Bele Bath Spice Powder takes roughly 10-15 min additionally.
4. To a large wok or kadai heat the cooking oil.
5. Once the oil is hot, add the chana dal, urad dal, cashewnuts (or peanuts if using) and roast for 10-20 seconds or till they are a bit browned and appears done.
6. Next, add in the cumin, mustard , green chilly and red chilli, asafoetida and the curry leavesNow that the tadka is done, add in the tomato puree to the kadai carefully avoiding any possible splutter on your hands.
7. Add in bisibele bhath masala powder, salt and mix well.
8. Let this mixture cook for about 7-8 minutes until you notice oil leaving the sides of the pan or until you notice the tomato pulp reduces slightly and thickens up.
9. It is then time to turn off the heat.
10. Transfer this to a wide bowl, add the cooked rice and mix gently until all the ingredients are well combined.
11. Adjust the salt levels if needed.
12. Serve Spicy Tomato Rice | Tomato Pulihora Recipe with a bowl of Yogurt (Curd), Andhra Style Paruppu Podi Recipe (Dal Podi), Indian Vegetable Salad Recipe for a complete meal.
### Tips for the Best Spicy Tomato Rice – Tomato Pulihora Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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