Tomato Rice for Kids Tiffin
20 minutes
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About Tomato Rice for Kids Tiffin
Tangy, lightly spiced rice cooked with a simple tomato base - another easy way to use up leftover rice for the school tiffin box.Cucumber and a piece of fruit on the side add crunch and freshness alongside the tangy rice.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep8 minutes
Cook12 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Tomato Rice
- 3/4 cup Cooked Rice Cooled - leftover rice works best
- 1 Tomato Medium, chopped or pureed
- 1 tbsp Onion Finely chopped, optional - see Quick Swap
- 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Chana Dal Optional, adds crunch
- 1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal Optional, adds crunch
- 4 Curry Leaves Optional
- 1 Green Chilli Finely chopped, optional - see Spice Note
- 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
- 1 pinch Red Chilli Powder Optional
- 1 pinch Salt Or as required
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Leaves Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparing the Rice
- This recipe uses cooled, cooked rice. If you don't have leftover rice, cook a scant 1/4 cup raw rice with water until just done, then spread it on a plate to cool completely.
Making the Tomato Base
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal, and cook until golden. Add curry leaves and green chilli if using.
- Add onion if using and saute until soft. Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens and turns pulpy, 4 to 5 minutes.
Finishing
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt, and mix well. Add the cooled rice and toss gently to combine and heat through. Mix in coriander leaves.
Packing
- Let the rice cool slightly and pack it in the tiffin box with cucumber slices and fruit on the side.
Recipe Notes
Tiffin Pairing
Cucumber and fruit add crunch and freshness alongside the tangy tomato rice.Make-Ahead Tip
Cook extra rice a day ahead and refrigerate it - cold rice holds its shape better in this dish than freshly cooked rice.Quick Swap
Leave out the onion for a simpler version. A ripe, soft tomato gives a naturally sweeter tomato base.Allergen Note
This dish is naturally free of the common allergens used elsewhere in the plan.Spice Note
Green chilli and red chilli powder are both optional - adjust to your child's taste or leave them out entirely.Packing Tip
Let the rice cool fully before sealing the tiffin box lid to avoid excess moisture building up inside.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 223mgPotassium: 2087mgFiber: 16gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 2126IUVitamin C: 146mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 4mg
