Tangy Roasted Tomato Onion Rice | Quick Leftover Rice Transformation

Name: Tangy Roasted Tomato Onion Rice | Quick Leftover Rice Transformation
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 2 persons
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice (leftover); 2 medium tomatoes (halved); 1 large onion (finely chopped); 3 –4 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp mustard & cumin seeds; 5 –6 curry leaves; Red chilli powder, turmeric & salt (to taste); Plain curd and roasted papad (for serving)

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

Give your leftover rice a delicious and vibrant makeover! By roasting halved tomatoes, onions, and garlic to bring out their natural tangy flavor, this quick recipe turns simple cooked rice into an aromatic, flavorful meal. Tossed in a quick tadka and paired with chilled curd and crispy papad, it is a wholesome, quick-fix solution for National Nutrition Week.
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Ingredients

25 minutes

2 persons

2 cupscooked rice (leftover)
2medium tomatoes (halved)
1large onion (finely chopped)
3–4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tspmustard & cumin seeds
5–6 curry leaves
Red chilli powder, turmeric & salt (to taste)
Plain curd and roasted papad (for serving)

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Steps

25 minutes

1

Roast Tomatoes & Onions :
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and place halved tomatoes cut-side down. Add chopped onions and garlic, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat until the tomato skin softens and peels off easily.
2

Mash the Masala :
Once the tomatoes are soft, remove the skins and mash the tomatoes, onions, and garlic together using a spoon until it forms a smooth, juicy masala paste.
3

Tempering (Tadka) :
Heat 1 tbsp oil in another pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Once they crackle, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt to taste.
4

Combine Masala & Rice :
Add the mashed tomato-onion mixture to the tempering and saute for a minute. Add the cooked rice and mix gently so the flavor coats every grain.
5

Serving :
Garnish and serve hot with a bowl of chilled curd (sprinkled with red chilli powder) and roasted papad.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on September 05, 2026 18:14

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