Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice)
Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice) features tangy tomatoes and onions simmered with green chilies, curry leaves, and a fragrant homemade masala podi for deep, toasty spice. Peanuts add a satisfying crunch, while cilantro brightens each bite. It’s a vibrant, comforting rice dish perfect for lunchboxes, quick weeknight meals, or a flavorful side at gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato Bhath (Tomato 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
- 16 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the masala podi by heating 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the chana dal, urad dal, dried chile peppers, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in the hot oil until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Grind the mixture with the coconut into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.
- 4
Fry the peanuts and mustard seeds in the hot oil until the peanuts begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the onions, green chile peppers, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder to the peanut mixture; cook and stir until the onions are browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 6
Stir the tomatoes, turmeric, sugar, and salt into the mixture; continue cooking until the tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes more.
- 7
Season with the masala podi.
- 8
Crumble the rice into the skillet, using the back of a spoon to separate the individual grains.
- 9
Cook and stir until the rice is incorporated into the dish and hot, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 10
Garnish with the cilantro to serve.
- Calories 395.92 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 9.81 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 77.13 g 28%
- Total Fat 5.47 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 332.11 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.41 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 6.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.24 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 463.96 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 164.71 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 19.66 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice) is an Indian side dish recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asafoetida, Black Lentils, Chana Dal, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 395.92 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice)?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice) made of?
- The main ingredients are Asafoetida, Black Lentils, Chana Dal, Cooking Oil, Coriander Seed. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice)?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 395.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice) healthy?
- Tomato Bhath (Tomato Rice) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 395.92 calories and 9.81 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 332.11 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.09 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard, Tomatoes 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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