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# Tomato Chitranna Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and roast 2 tbsp peanuts on low flame.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-3.jpeg" alt="tomato chitranna recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roast until peanuts turn crunchy, set aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-4.jpeg" alt="tomato chitranna recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in the hot oil add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, ½ tsp cumin, pinch hing and few curry leaves.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-5.jpeg" alt="tomato chitranna recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    splutter the tempering without burning.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-6.jpeg" alt="tomato rice recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 onion, 1 inch ginger and saute well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-7.jpeg" alt="tomato rice recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 2 tomato and saute for a minute.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-8.jpeg" alt="tomato rice recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and cook until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-9.jpeg" alt="tomato rice recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder and 1 tsp salt. saute until spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-10.jpeg" alt="tomoto chitranna" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in 2½ cup cooked rice and mix gently.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-11.jpeg" alt="tomoto chitranna" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes or until flavours are absorbed.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-12.jpeg" alt="tomoto chitranna" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 2 tbsp coconut and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-13.jpeg" alt="tomoto chitranna" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **tomato chitranna** with raita.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice-recipe-tomoto-chitranna-2-1920x1279.jpeg" alt="tomato rice recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RLPNa2-F8uI" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, use leftover rice as it will be not sticky.

* also, reduce the amount of tomato and add lemon juice for tanginess.

* additionally, adding coconut is completely optional.

* finally, **tomato chitranna recipe** tastes great for lunch box or morning breakfast.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/tomato-chitranna-recipe-tomato-rice/)
</Note>