South Indian Tomato Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cooked basmati or sona masoori rice (approx 300 g)
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (200 g)
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tbsp chana dal
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Heat oil; splutter mustard seeds, then fry chana dal and urad dal until golden.
2. Add garlic and curry leaves; sauté briefly until aromatic.
3. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric and salt; cook until soft and pulpy.
4. Fold in cooked rice gently until evenly coated and heated through.
5. Adjust salt; rest 2 minutes off heat.
6. Serve hot as one portion.