Karnataka style tomato masala bath was in my try list for years. Here in Bangalore, people make tomato rice in different ways and call it in different names like tomato masala bath, tomato bath, tomato chitranna, tomato palav etc.

Recently I followed a recipe from Rekha aduge’s YouTube channel. It came out so good and flavorful. Its taste reminded few restaurants to me. Its a simple one pot recipe. It can be prepared easily in a pressure cooker. So you can make it quickly during busy morning hours. Ideal for lunch box. Kids would also love it. You can add green peas or avarekalu / field beans during its season. But I made it simple and plain.

Friends, do try this Karnataka style tomato bath recipe and share your feedback with me.

Tomato bath recipe

Tomato masala bath recipe in pressure cooker

Cuisine:
Karnataka

Category:
Main course

Serves:
4

Prep time:
10 Minutes

Cook time:
20 Minutes

Total time:
30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup = 240ml

Raw rice – 1 cup (Sona masoori rice)
Water – 2 cups
Cooking oil – 3 tbsp
Cinnamon – 1 small piece
Bay leaf – 1
Cloves – 2
Cardamom – 1
Big onion – 1 (Finely chopped)
Ripe tomato – 2 (Use 1 if using Tamil nadu tomato, I used Bangalore tomato)
Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp to 3/4 tsp (Use Kashmiri chilli powder)
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Mint leaves – 10
Salt – as needed

To grind masala

Ripe tomato – 1
Grated coconut – 2 tbsp
Green chilli – 1
Ginger – 1 inch piece
Garlic cloves – 7
Cinnamon – 1 small piece
Cloves – 2
Water – to grind masala

HOW TO MAKE TOMATO BATH

Wash and chop onion, tomato and set aside. Wash the rice and soak in water for 10 minutes.
Grind all the ingredients given under” to grind masala”.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Saute cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves and cardamom.
Saute onion and ground masala paste till raw smell leaves.
Add tomato, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and saute till mushy.
Lastly add mint + coriander leaves. Add rice along with soaked water.
Mix well. Pressure cook in low flame for one whistle.
Switch off the flame. Open the cooker and fluff the rice.
Serve hot with onion raita. Enjoy !!

TOMATO BATH RECIPE METHOD – STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Wash the rice and soak in water for 10 minutes. In the mean time, wash and chop onion and tomato.

Grind all the ingredients given under “To grind masala” to a smooth paste adding required water. Set aside.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cardamom. Saute for a while. Add onion and saute till transparent.

Add the ground masala paste and saute till raw smell vanishes. Add tomato, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and saute till tomato becomes mushy.

Lastly add coriander + mint leaves. Mix quickly. Add rice + soaked water. Mix gently. Check for taste and add salt or chilli powder if needed.

Keep the flame high and close the pressure cooker. Put the weight valve as soon as steam comes off. Lower the flame completely and pressure cook in very low flame for one whistle. Open the cooker after the steam is released naturally. Fluff the rice gently and serve hot with onion raita ! Enjoy !