Tomato Rice ( South Indian Recipes )

Method 
For the masala

1. Heat the oil in a small pan, add all the ingredients and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till the flavour releases, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
2. When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Combine the tomato pulp, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or till the mixture thickens, while stirring continuously.
2. Add the prepared masala, mix well and simmer for a minute. Keep aside.
3. Heat the oil and ghee in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
4. When the seeds crackle, add the peanuts and curry leaves and sauté on a slow flame till the peanuts turn light brown in colour while stirring continuously.
5. Add the green chillies and onions, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
6. Add the cooked tomato pulp, rice and salt if required, mix gently and cook on a slow flame for another 2 minutes. Serve hot.