Thakkali Sadam/Tomato Rice

This is a very simple South Indian Style Thakkali sadam, which can be made very fast and quick. In South India during valaikappu or baby shower usually it is a tradition to make 5, 7, or 9 different types of variety rice, and thakkali sadam also plays one major role in it. I am planning to post all the different types of rice varieties in the future one by one. Thakkali sadam is not only made during valaikappu but also is a perfect lunch box meal. For now…

Here’s the Thakkali sadam with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Raw Rice/Basmati rice	2 cups
Tomatoes	5-6 finely chopped
Onion	1 big finely chopped
Green chillies	4 slit length wise
Garlic	8 – 10 cloves
Sambar powder	2 tsp
Turmeric powder	½ tsp
Salt	As needed
Coriander leaves	1 tbsp finely chopped

To Temper

Oil + Ghee	2 tbsp
Mustard seeds	1 tsp
Cumin seeds	1 tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Channa dal [Kadalai paruppu]	1 tsp
Curry leaves	8 - 10

Method

Wash the rice and pressure cook it with salt, 1 tsp of oil and keep it separately. If you are using basmati rice add 3 cups of water and for raw rice 5 cups of water. After the steam releases transfer it to a plate, spread it and let it cool. 

In a kadai heat oil & ghee together, splutter the mustard seeds. Add the cumin seeds, urad dal, channa dal, curry leaves and sauté until the dals turn golden brown color.

Now add onions, green chillies, garlic and sauté until the onions turn golden brown color.  Add the tomatoes and sauté until they turn mushy. 

Add the sambar powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix really well. Sprinkle some water and let it cook until all the raw smell goes of f and oil separates out. Switch off the stove.

Now add the cooked rice and mix gently until the tomato masala is evenly spread. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with raita.

Delicious and perfect lunch box meal is ready to be enjoyed.

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