I had sneaked on it many times and scrolled up and down, with the faint hope that I won't linger on the pictures for a longer time. But it never happens. I droll on their pictures and they leave me breathless. They, of course, refer to the pictures ok! This post was no different. I have always only made Tomato Pulao.

Though Thakkali Sadam is famous in Tamil Nadu, somehow I never had an opportunity to attempt it. So when the Jugalbandits posted this, I knew I was doomed, I had to make it. I went through the ingredients, knew it's going to be awesome. Because I use the same for my pulihora with tamarind.

Finally, it took for Zu, to have Jugalbandi for her Tried and Tasted event, for me to try this wonderful Thakkali Sadam. I was all ready to make the Thakkali Sadam for Saturday lunch, but Athamma wanted to make Pulihora. Then Monday came and saw me in a hurry to prepare lunch. So I thought Thakkali Sadam was the best. And yes it was ready in a jiffy. I followed the exact recipe, just modified proportions and add both Tomato puree and whole chunks.

I like the tomato skin in the rice, it gives a good feeling! The best part was, I packed this for Konda, who loved it. Then while I was clicking the picture, Chinnu won't allow me, because he was doing AAh, Aah for another morsel. Happy that the whole family liked it and the best part was, it is a good candidate for a lunch box dish!

Today's Lunch Box had

Thakkali Sadam ~ Curried Tomato Rice
Onion Raitha
Rasam Rice
Curd Rice

Ingredients Needed:
Original Recipe

Cooked Rice - 1 cup
Tomatoes Puree - 3 small
Chopped Tomato - 1 small

For Seasoning

Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Bengal Gram - 1 tsp
Groundnut - 3 tsp
Green chili - 1 long
Curry leaves - 5 -6 leaves
Onions - 1 medium, juliennes.
Asafoetida a pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 3 tsp

For Masala powder

Whole Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Bengal Gram - 1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 5 nos
Dry Red Chilies - 4 long
White Sesame seeds - 2 tsp

Method to prepare:

Wash, soak rice for 15 mins. Once it's done, separate the grains.

For the masala powder, dry roast all the ingredients one by one, except Fenugreek. When all are brown and well done, add the methi finally and toss for a minute. Remove and allow it to cool.

Meanwhile, puree 3 tomatoes. Keep it aside. Chop the other finely.

Heat a thick bottom pan or kadai with oil. To start, add 2 tsp. When its hot, add the mustard, when it starts popping, add the rest of the ingredients one by one and fry on sim flame. Finally, add the onion juliennes and sauté till they are light brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder. Sim, cover, and cook for 5 mins. When the tomatoes are mushy, add the tomato puree. Mix everything well on high flame. Add more oil if needed.

When the tomatoes are well cooked, add the ground masala powder, mix well and simmer for 5 mins. Stir well so that the bottom doesn't get burnt. You can add little water if the mixture is too dry.

Then finally add the cooked rice and combine everything well. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

I served it with Onion Raitha. It was really too yummy!

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Thakkali Sadam / Tomato Rice| Lunch Box Series : LBS#40

Course Main Dish - Rice

Cuisine Tamil Nadu

Author Srivalli

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Kitchen Flavours says
August 13, 2008 at 9:50 am
Lunch box recipe lokks gr8.
notyet100 says
August 13, 2008 at 1:20 pm
this looks yum,..nice combo of everythin,..:-)
Divya says
August 13, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Yummy tomato rice Sri...I was thinking of making the same thing..you beat me to it!!
Laavanya says
August 13, 2008 at 10:42 am
Yes their thakkali saadham is very tempting... looks great Srivalli. No wonder your kids loved it.
ANJALI J. says
August 13, 2008 at 4:42 pm
its not my lunch time yet, but ur lunch box made me hungry.. 🙂
Siri says
August 13, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Guess what Valli - I bookmarked the exact same recipe of B&J for Z's event..:)what a coincidence..seems like I have to get back to their blog and search for sumthing else.. grrrrr.. *wink* I love the last pic.:D
Hugs,
Siri
Alka says
August 13, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Something new to me....but i m sure it must have tasted gr8
Anything hot and spicy is irresistible to me and love all sorts of spicy rice recipes,so this one is no exception
Suma Rajesh says
August 13, 2008 at 7:25 pm
looks gr8t..perfect lunch..u rock srivalli...
bee says
August 13, 2008 at 2:55 pm
glad your kiddos liked, it dear sri. j amde something in the m/w last weekend. will post it soon for your event.
Divya says
August 13, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I need to try it. The pics look tempting!
Bharathy says
August 13, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Blogging everyday??very bad habit ;)..
I am up with my post for curry mela(phew ;))..and I have a few awards for you too :)..
Oh, now I have to sent along my picture and details for the event to you, right, :);)..
Uma says
August 13, 2008 at 9:29 pm
delicious lunch box.
Nithu says
August 13, 2008 at 4:33 pm
This looks superb. Thakkali sadam and raitha is absolutely mouthwatering. Great series.
Divya Vikram says
August 13, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I make thakkali satham often..Comfort food!
kamalagk says
August 14, 2008 at 2:59 am
This is Nandhu's fav Valli..Like Divya said I too planned to make this..Cant wait to try.
A_and_N says
August 14, 2008 at 4:22 am
Oh I love thakkali saadam and this whole lunch box series 🙂 Thanks!
Pearlsofeast says
August 14, 2008 at 6:13 am
Tomato rice sounds great,I will them soon and let u know.Thanks for sharing.
Hima says
August 14, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Entire lunch box is drool worthy...
Asha says
August 16, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Hi Sri, I bet you all had a wonderful day y'day and enjoyed the Independence day. We knew, saw some pics on CNN, that's about it!:)
Lunch goodies looks yum.
Okey dokey, Arvind is on call this weekend, so it's up to us to go get some groceries etc. Enjoy there!:)
zlamushka says
September 02, 2008 at 3:55 am
Hey Srivalli,
Thanks for that. I totally missed this one on their blog. Will definitely try. Beautiful entry...
Anonymous says
September 03, 2008 at 7:54 am
Yesterday,we made your curried tomato rice.It was very tasty and spicy.Thanks for sharing it with us.
Sam

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