Oil-Free Tomato Rice

A light and flavorful tomato rice dish made without any oil, perfect for a healthy and comforting meal. Fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices come together to create a vibrant and satisfying one-pot dish.

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes. 2. Drain the rice and set aside. 3. In a non-stick pan, dry roast mustard seeds and cumin seeds over medium heat until they start to pop. 4. Add chopped onions and green chili, sauté with a splash of water to prevent sticking, until onions turn translucent. 5. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute with occasional stirring, using a little water if needed. 6. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until tomatoes become soft and mushy, adding water as necessary to avoid sticking. 7. Add the drained rice and gently mix to combine, coating the rice with the tomato mixture. 8. Pour in 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked. 9. Turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes. 10. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

1/2 cup basmati rice 1 large ripe tomato, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 green chili, slit (optional) 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 cup water Fresh coriander leaves, chopped Salt to taste