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:
I served it with Onion Raitha. It was really too yummy!
Kitchen Flavours says
Lunch box recipe lokks gr8.
notyet100 says
this looks yum,..nice combo of everythin,..:-)
Divya says
Yummy tomato rice Sri...I was thinking of making the same thing..you beat me to it!!
Laavanya says
Yes their thakkali saadham is very tempting... looks great Srivalli. No wonder your kids loved it.
ANJALI J. says
its not my lunch time yet, but ur lunch box made me hungry.. 🙂
Siri says
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
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
looks gr8t..perfect lunch..u rock srivalli...
bee says
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
I need to try it. The pics look tempting!
Bharathy says
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
delicious lunch box.
Nithu says
This looks superb. Thakkali sadam and raitha is absolutely mouthwatering. Great series.
Divya Vikram says
I make thakkali satham often..Comfort food!
kamalagk says
This is Nandhu's fav Valli..Like Divya said I too planned to make this..Cant wait to try.
A_and_N says
Oh I love thakkali saadam and this whole lunch box series 🙂 Thanks!
Pearlsofeast says
Tomato rice sounds great,I will them soon and let u know.Thanks for sharing.
Hima says
Entire lunch box is drool worthy...
Asha says
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
Hey Srivalli,
Thanks for that. I totally missed this one on their blog. Will definitely try. Beautiful entry...
Anonymous says
Yesterday,we made your curried tomato rice.It was very tasty and spicy.Thanks for sharing it with us.
Sam