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November 18, 2020

Instant Pot Tomato Rice

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It’s mid-week. Which just means that energy levels of us regular 9-5 folk are slowly dying out. It’s also raining heavily outside, which means that a warm comfort meal ranks high on the wishlist! The simple solution – a one-pot meal like this Instant Pot Tomato Rice warming enough to drive away those heebee-jeebees!

Recipe for Instant Pot Tomato Rice taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

One-pot meals are a great way of getting dinner on the table when you’re short on time. Sometimes all you want and need to do is put everything but the kitchen sink into one big pot and hope that it transforms into something delectable. One-pot meals are also a great way for me to clean up my fridge of leftovers. Often times, I’ve added any vegetable within arms reach into a thick hearty stew or curry.


But not today. Today, I wasn’t in the mood for a soup or stew. True, it’s droopy and cold out, but that just makes me crave for a huge helping of warm flavoured rice. My Instant Pot, as usual, came to my rescue and this aromatic Tomato Rice was served up in minutes. And then… everything was good again!

Recipe for Instant Pot Tomato Rice taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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Instant Pot Tomato Rice

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 5-6 fresh curry leaves
  • 1-2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 medium-sized tomato chopped
  • 2 cups Basmati rice thoroughly rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • a handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add in the oil. Once the oil starts to heat up, add in cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • As soon as the spices start to sizzle, add in the onions and garlic and fry for a few minutes till they start to lightly brown.
  • Add in the spices and fry for a few seconds before adding in the tomatoes. Mix well with the spices and let it cook for about a minute, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning.
  • Add in the rice, water and salt, and mix well. Close the lid and set to Manual Pressure mode for 4 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally. Carefully open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork carefully. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve warm.
  • Enjoy with a side of Mango Pickle and cool Cucumber Raita.

Notes

I’ve used my 6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 for this recipe, but any kind of electric pressure cooker will work.

This post was originally published in May 2006 and has been recently updated.

If you liked this recipe, then you will surely enjoy my Instant Pot Chicken Pulao and Mushroom & Peas Pulao recipe as well.

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Filed Under: 30-Minutes or Less!, Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker Recipes, Kids Lunchbox Ideas, Recipes: Vegan, Recipes: Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Ricky says

    December 27, 2006 at

    5 stars
    Wow!! This was so easy and so so yummy. Thank You!! I am “Hooked” to your blog 🙂

    Reply
  2. BDSN says

    May 15, 2006 at

    5 stars
    Wow!! Your pic looks really delish!! I will give a try soon.

    Reply
  3. vineela krishna says

    May 15, 2006 at

    5 stars
    Hi Meena,
    I tried your recipe and it turned out very tasty. Thank you for sharing a nice nutritious rice dish!
    Vineela

    Reply
    • Meena says

      May 16, 2006 at

      I’m glad you enjoyed it Vineela. It’s a favourite at my home as well! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Zeenat says

    May 15, 2006 at

    5 stars
    Meena,

    I made this yesterday and it tasted as good as it looks in the picture! Thanks for the great recipe!!

    Zeenat

    Reply
    • Meena says

      May 16, 2006 at

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Zeenat. Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  5. mehak says

    May 15, 2006 at

    5 stars
    I prepared this dish yday…in fact its one of our fav weekend meal. 🙂

    Reply
    • Meena says

      May 16, 2006 at

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Mehak. Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  6. vineela krishna says

    May 12, 2006 at

    5 stars
    Hi Meena,
    Yummy Yummy
    I like the picture and recipe.
    Its a healthy meal and I do make with chana and peanuts.
    Let me try your recipe tomorrow.
    BTW I like your samosas very much.
    Vineela

    Reply
  7. Priya says

    May 11, 2006 at

    5 stars
    Lovely picture Meena. I make this kinda rice only with rajma beans. Adding a variety of beans is great idea. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  8. Luv2Cook says

    May 11, 2006 at

    5 stars
    Meena:

    The dish looks very good. I am a huge fan of the one-pot meals for the crazy days I have too. This one is a keeper :).

    Reply

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