Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice, also known as Tomato Bath, is a vibrant and flavorful one-pot rice dish from South India, particularly popular in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It features rice cooked with a tangy, spiced tomato-onion gravy, often seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a blend of aromatic spices like turmeric and red chili powder.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich meal from the rice, with moderate fat from the cooking oil or ghee used. It provides key nutrients like lycopene and Vitamin C from the tomatoes, along with some fiber and B vitamins from the rice and spices, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	400 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	80 µg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Folate	40 µg
Manganese	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food and a popular choice for lunchboxes or quick weeknight meals due to its simplicity and ability to be made in one pot. Nutritionally, cooking tomatoes with oil enhances the bioavailability of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, making this flavorful dish a surprisingly good source of this beneficial compound.