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tomato rice in instant pot
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5 from 53 votes

Instant Pot Tomato Rice

Instant Pot tomato rice is a flavorful dish made with rice, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Tomato rice is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served plain or with your favorite Indian dishes, such as raita, chutney, dal, or sambar.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR THE MASALA POWDER:

Instructions

  • Grind together the spices listed under masala powder into a powder.
  • Wash the rice thoroughly in water until the water runs clear. Drain all the excess water. Soak the rice for 20-30 minutes.
  • Set the Instant Pot in saute mode (normal) and add oil.
  • Add mustard seeds once the oil heats.
  • Once it splutters, add cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add onion and saute until it turns translucent (3 minutes).
  • Add tomatoes, masala powder, and salt. Saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice and 2 cups of water. Mix well and secure IP lid.
  • Pressure cook for 6 minutes. Do a quick release of pressure.
  • Open the lid and gently mix the rice. Top with cilantro and serve hot with yogurt or raita.

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Notes

Rice: Basmati rice is the best type of rice to use for tomato rice because it has a long, slender grain that cooks up fluffy and light. It is important to rinse the rice well before cooking to remove any ground bits of rice, which may make the final dish sticky. Rinsing helps in achieving separate and fluffy grains of rice in the final dish.
Tomatoes: Use ripe and juicy tomatoes. Tomatoes release a lot of moisture, so make sure you do not add lots of water when cooking the rice. If you add more water, the rice will become mushy. In this recipe, I have used 2 cups of rice and 2 cups of water. This gives the perfect texture to rice without turning it mushy or overcooked.
Mix cooked rice gently: Once the rice is cooked, mix it very gently taking care not to break them. This helps to separate the grains and prevent them from clumping together. Do not fluff the rice using a fork as the rice grains may break and fall apart.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg