I love a few spices more dearly than the rest on the list. Cumin and Ajwain are my favorites. I tend to add cumin to almost everything that I season in Indian dishes. Mom laughs at this and would say cumin should be left out in certain seasonings to bring out the flavor of the other elements. When it comes to Ajwain or Carom seeds, I add them to wheat flour to make Chapathis/ Roti.
So when I saw this Ajwain flavored tomato rice in Priya’s blog, I knew I had to make this.It had both cumin and ajwain. Then I wanted a raita for the Tomato rice and the search led me to Carrot ,Onion Raita.Then there was my favorite dish – curd rice and she had added carrots to it. I had to make this too.Thus was born our simple lunch for today and I loved every bite of it.This too ,like yesterday’s lunch was ready in 30 minutes.
Here is what I did to get the meal ready in 30 minutes…
- Wash the rice and pressure cook it for 15 minutes. This is for the curd rice.
- Heat oil on the other burner and fry the chips
- While the oil is getting heated,get the vegetables ready.
- Once the chips are ready, use that burner to prepare the tomato rice.
- While this is getting cooked, the rice would be ready, take the pressure cooker off the burner and use that burner to prepare the seasoning for the curd rice and keep it aside.
- When the pressure releases from the cooker[for curd rice], spread it on a plate to cool.
- Meanwhile,whisk curd and grate the carrots.
- Give the final touches-all the mixing,seasoning etc, and the meal is ready!!!!!
I used:
Rice – 1/2 cup
Tomato -3,ripe
Onion- 1, sliced
Mint leaves- a handful
Green chilli -2,slit
Ginger-garlic paste – 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala- 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon
Ajwain seeds- 3/4 teaspoon
Yogurt- 1/2 cup
Oil- 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin and ajwain.
- When the cumin crackles, add the onion, green chillies, ginger garlic paste and saute till the onion is light brown.
- Add the tomato and cook till it is mushy.
- Put in the garam masala,red chilli powder and salt.Mix well.
- Add the yogurt, 3/4 cup of water and stir.
- When it comes to a rolling boil, add the washed and drained rice and the mint leaves.
- Mix, cover and cook for 15 minutes or till done.
I used :
Yogurt – 1 cup
Carrot – 1 , small, grated
Onion- 1,small chopped
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing
- Whisk the yogurt with salt.
- Add the carrot and onion.
- Serve with any flavored rice,garnished with coriander leaves.
Carrot – Curd Rice
Source – Priya’s Versatile Recipes
I used:
Steamed rice – 1 medium sized bowl
Yogurt- 1 cup
Milk- 1/2 cup
Carrot- 1, grated
Salt to taste
For tempering
Oil- 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds- 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
Gram dal – 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves – a few
Red chilli – 1
Grated ginger- 1/2 teaspoon
- If the rice is hot off the stove,spread it on a plate to cool.
- Whisk yogurt with curd with salt.
- Into a large bowl put in the rice , whisked yogurt, milk ,carrot and mix well. I added milk so that the curd rice does not turn sour soon due to the heat[climate]
- Heat oil for tempering and add the ingredients.When the mustard splutters and dal turns brown, pour over carrot curd rice .
- Mix well and serve as such or with a pickle of your choice
A very simple yet filling lunch that was prepared in 30 minutes.Sending this platter to Srivalli’s 30 minute meal mela
awsum spread..wish somebody could cook such a super meal for me..feeling too lazy to cook tonight's dinner:(..pack some and send PJ?..
Awesome spread again, healthy,flavourful and definitely inviting lunch PJ, thanks for trying from my space, am honoured.
wow, this tomato rice looks yummy
Very nice spread PJ..such easy and tasty treat.
All this done in 30 minutes? Hats off to you PJ 🙂
Lovely spread that too in 30 minutes !! GOod work !!
u r on a roll feasting or feeding ur family…now with such a platter waiting at home, can imagine how much ur family members are enjoying themselves
u r on a roll feasting or feeding ur family…now with such a platter waiting at home, can imagine how much ur family members are enjoying themselves
really like the carrot raita for something different
Great spread. I wish I was your guest. Priya is a great cook and love her recipes.
The addition of ajwain to the rice is so interesting. Must have been quite flavourful
Awesome spread.. Love all the dishes.. Also love that all these can be made in just 30 minutes..
Divya's Culinary Journey
Look Awesome and colorfull
Great spread, perfect for lunch box.
very nice… and I love the mat you have chosen for this one!! picture perfect
Sowmya
http://nivedhanams.blogspot.in/
I made carrot raita and was admired by my family. Everyone liked it a lot. Thank you .