Tomato Bath is a popular Karnataka-style rice dish made with tomatoes, aromatic spices, herbs, and rice. It is simple to prepare and works well for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 1 cup Sona Masoori rice
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1/2 cup green peas (optional)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 6–8 curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 2 cups water
For the Masala
- 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut
- 1 inch ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 green chili
- 1 small cinnamon piece
- 2 cloves
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- A few mint leaves
How to Make Tomato Bath
1. Prepare the Rice
Wash the rice well and soak it in water for about 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. Make the Masala
Add coconut, ginger, garlic, green chili, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and mint leaves to a mixer. Grind into a smooth paste using a little water.
3. Prepare the Base
Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
Add sliced onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become soft.
4. Add Tomatoes
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
Add the prepared masala paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add Rice
Add the soaked rice and gently mix everything together. Pour in about 2 cups of water and adjust the salt.
6. Pressure Cook
Close the pressure cooker and cook on low flame for about one whistle. Let the pressure release naturally before opening.
Gently fluff the rice without breaking the grains.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot Tomato Bath with:
- Onion raita
- Coconut chutney
- Papad
- Potato chips
- Plain curd
A little ghee on top makes it even more flavorful.
Tips for Perfect Tomato Bath
- Use ripe tomatoes for a naturally tangy flavor.
- Sona Masoori rice works particularly well for Karnataka-style bath.
- Don't add too much water, or the rice can become overly mushy.
- Adding a little ghee along with oil gives a richer aroma.
- You can add green peas for extra color and texture.
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