How long does Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas vegetarian?

It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.

Is Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas?

4 Tomato, 1 cup Rice, 3 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas?

About 918 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas

Name: Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 4 Tomato, Chopped; 2½ cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 3 Eggs

40 min
mild
Serves 2
17 people cooked this

Prep 30 min · Cook 10 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as thakkali sadam, muttai podimas, mutta podimas · Veg + Egg · Rice dishes, Dry sides

Rice dishes Dry sides Gluten-free Dairy-free

Tomato rice and egg podimas: pressure-cooked tomato rice with fennel and curry leaves, with spiced scrambled egg. Mild, serves 2, 40 minutes, with video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Rice1 cup
Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit2
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder2½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1¼ tsp
Tomato, Chopped4
Water2½ cup
Salt2 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Eggs3

Contains: egg.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	918kcal	1836kcal
Protein	23g	45g
Carbohydrate	116g	232g
Fat	41g	82g
Fibre	9.2g	18g
Sugar	14g	28g

Cookd masalas for tomato

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes
Rice
2
Heat a pressure cooker and add oil. Add cumin, fennel, curry leaves, green chilli and let it crackle. Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns light brown.
OilMustard SeedsCuminFennel SeedsCurry leavesGreen ChilliOnion
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few seconds. Add the masala powders and mix for a few seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute till it turns soft.
Ginger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderTomato
4
Add water, salt and bring it to a boil. Add the soaked and strained rice, give it a good mix and tightly close the cooker. Pressure cook for 4 whistles on a medium flame and turn off the flame.
WaterSalt
5
In a pan/ Kadai, add oil, green chilli and onions. Saute until the onions are soft. Add the tomato, and saute until soft throughout.
OilGreen ChilliOnionTomato
6
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Saute until the raw smell disappears. Add the eggs and mix along with everything. Let the eggs set for a minute and then stir it. Keep sauteeing it until the eggs are fully cooked.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltEggs
7
Let the steam reduce gradually. Fluff up the rice and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Before you start

How long does Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas vegetarian?: It is eggetarian: no meat or fish, but it does contain egg.
Is Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas?: 4 Tomato, 1 cup Rice, 3 Eggs, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Tomato Rice and Egg Podimas?: About 918 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.