Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice
Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice features fragrant basmati gently cooked with browned onions, ripe tomatoes, and warming ginger, garlic, chile, and turmeric. The grains turn fluffy and aromatic, with a mellow heat and sweet-savory notes from the tomatoes and onions. Serve it as a comforting weeknight side or pair it with curries and grilled meats for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onions until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the salt, garlic, chile powder, ginger, and turmeric; stir to coat.
- 3
Stir the tomatoes into the onion mixture; cook and stir until the tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir the rice into the onion-tomato mixture and pour in the water.
- 5
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 480.96 kcal High 24%
- Protein 6.44 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 82.22 g 30%
- Total Fat 12.31 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.76 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 167.93 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.04 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.04 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 25.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 292.84 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 54.08 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 11.71 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice is a Bangladeshi side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 480.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 480.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice healthy?
- Spiced Indian Tomato Basmati Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 480.96 calories and 6.44 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 167.93 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.76 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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