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class="content__text" This one pot Rasam rice is everything you need for days when your legs weigh like lead and yet, you need to prep a meal. While I make this in the #instantpot, you can make this in the pressure cooker too. Cook for 3 to 4 whistles and allow pressure to release naturally. My blog has the same recipe but calls for toor dal instead of Masoor. Both dals are great in this recipe. Please Google TOMATO BLUES RASAM RICE to read about all the tips, tricks and variations possible for this recipe. Here is what you need- Ingredients 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 green chili slit 4 cloves garlic peeled 1/ 2cup Masoor dal 1/2 cup Brown rice 1/4 cup Quinoa Read blog post for more details 1 tsp tamarind paste 3/4 tsp turmeric poweder 1 tsp Rasam powder 1.5 tsp Kosher salt or to taste 2 cups water Tempering 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper 10 curry leaves Garnish 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves #tomatobluestips for a kick ass Rasam Sadam- 🥕 ☑️ Soaking is key to getting everything perfectly cooked. So, don't skip the soaking part. ☑️ Adjust the consistency by adding hot water. Cold water makes it lumpy. #tomatoblues #instantpotrecipes #veganrecipes #asianvegan #vegetarianmeals #plantbasednutrition #plantbasedfood #rasam #rasamrice #instantpotcooking #instantpotmeals #onepotmeals #wholesomefood #easymeals #explorepage #trendingreels #itsyummy #comfortfood #southindianfoodlove #sgreels #sgfoodie #singaporefood #singaporefoodies

February 18, 2023

class="content__text" After a long and tiring day which included a nagging head ache that started off as a hum and proceeded to transform into full fledged pounding, all my grand dinner plans proved futile. What I made was this one pot Rasam rice, some tangy potato podimas and served it with muruku. #tomatoblues #rasamrice #rasam #onepotmeals #fridaymood #easymeals #instantpotrecipes #instantpotmeals #vegansofasia #asianvegan #veganrecipes #glutenfreemeals #plantbasednutrition #homemadefood #soyummy #chennaifoodies #sgfoodies

February 18, 2023

class="content__text" Fixed me self some Bombay sammiches .. Authentic ones don't have lettuce but since I had a head of it staring at me from the fridge, I added some. Pls don't come at me full force for this. Recipe on the blog. Please GOOGLE TOMATO BLUES BOMBAY SANDWICH. #tomatoblues #sandwich #bombaysandwich #bread #quicksnack #eatdelicious #sgreels #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #singaporefood #reelitin #vegetarianmeals #vegetarianfood #ohsoyummy #trendingreels #explorepage #foryourpage #réel #desikhana #homemadefood

February 18, 2023

class="content__text" Mexican rice and beans is my "hit the ball out of the park, every single time" meal. This feels fancy schmancy to my daughter albeit giving me the feels of eating Rajma Chawal. I guess this is that converse effect of being old school. #instantpot setting - 1. Saute mode - normal -8 mins 2. Pressure cook - high pressure - 20 mins followed by QPR AFTER 3 MINS NPR. When attempting this recipe, please take note of these pointers - ✔️Wash the rice well and soak only for 10 mins. ✔️ I used store bought salsa for this. Homemade salsa or even Sriracha is great here. Ha..that s what I call as channeling the Asian genes in me... ✔️ I have used @ciriouk chopped tomatoes here. They come in cute and handy tetra packs which are just ideal for recipes like these that call for 1 cup chopped tomatoes. ✔️ After adding the chopped tomatoes, please don't stir the mixture. ✔️Finely chopped fresh tomatoes are not a substitute for this. However, tomato puree or even Passata or any tomato based pasta sauce is great here. ✔️If you don't have vegetable stock, you can use stock cube mixed with 1.5 c warm water. ✔️This recipe works for brown basmati only. Everything including the Timings and water ratio changes if you use regular basmati. ✔️ The whole recipe as such is vegan but I added some cheese for my daughter. I used cheddar for this. You can skip this completely and just serve with guacamole and tortilla chips. We love this with @missionfoods.sg tortilla chips. #tomatoblues #instantpotrecipes #instantpotmeals #veganmeals #veganmealideas #veganrecipes #mexicanriceandbeans #mexicanrice #itsyummy #explorepage #foryourpage #vegetarianmeals #easymeals #instantpotcooking #sgreels #sgfoodie #sgfood #singaporefood #glutenfreemeals #singaporelife

February 17, 2023

class="content__text" #powerveggiesofindia episode 3 featuring Indian broad beans or field beans- There are many types of field beans and these Indian broad beans are one of them. Freshest during winter months, these beans are great for regulating LDL cholesterol, relieving constipation and building overall immunity. I remember eating these beans in plenty during my post partum although I am unsure of the science. In case you do, please share why this is great for new moms. We call these beans as Avarakkai in Tamil, Chikdukaya in Telugu and Papdi in Hindi. What do you call them? And how do you cook these beans? Share in the comments. For this easy peasy Avarakkai Poriyal, I have cooked the beans using the 0 min Instant Pot cooking hack. Check out that reel for more details on this. #tomatoblues #beans #vegetarianmeals #asianvegan #veganrecipes #plantbasednutrition #plantbasedfood #glutenfreemeals #vegansofasia #sgreels #sgfoodie #sgfood #singaporefood #desikhana #healthierchoices #eatlocal

February 15, 2023

class="content__text" Creamy lemon orzo with veggies is my family's favorite meal on days when they want something fancy schmancy. This one pot pasta has all the goodness and is so low on effort. For recipe, please GOOGLE TOMATO BLUES ORZO PASTA. #tomatoblues #pasta #instantpotrecipes #singaporefood #singaporefoodies #instantpot #yummyinthetummy #getinmybelly #sogood #onepotmeals #easyrecipes #sgfoodie #homemadefood #valentinesday

February 14, 2023

class="content__text" Read caption fully 👇👇👇 Let's cook veggies in 0 mins 🌟🌟Follow @tomatoblues for more cooking hacks and recipes 🌟🌟 Have you tried this cool #instantpot cooking hack? The 0 min cooking is my favorite way to cook vegetables like string beans, yard long beans, chayote, Cauliflower and broccoli. I use a steamer separator to cook these veggies in batches over the weekend which takes care of my meal prep. And the veggies are cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crunch. Steps - 1. Prep veggies. 2. Place a tall trivet in the inner pot of your IP. 3. Pour in 1.5 c water. 4. Place a steamer basket over the trivet and add the veggies to the steamer basket. 5. Close the lid. Turn the valve to SEALING. ( MADE A MISTAKE IN THE VIDEO AND SAID VENTING BY MISTAKE. SORRY ABOUT THIS). 6. Press pressure cook - high pressure and set timer to 0 mins. 7. When cooking cycle is complete, do a qpr. 8. Enjoy your veggies. P.S. While I love cooking, my favorite thing to do in the kitchen is to chop veggies. I love experimenting with different cuts and always turn on some music as I do this. Like my H puts it, I am in my own world when I am in the chopping mode. #tomatobluestips for #zerominutecooking- 💚 This method doesn't work for starchy veggies like potatoes. 💚Doing a quick pressure release right after the cooking cycle is complete is key to getting perfectly cooked veggies. #tomatoblues #cookinghacks #mondaymealprep #mealprepping #mealprepmonday #asianvegan #plantbasedfood #plantbasednutrition #eatwithme #healthierchoices #vegetarianmeals #instantpotrecipes #veganrecipes #veganmealprep #mealprepmadeeasy #batchcooking

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" At the risk of sounding cheesy, I say, “can there be anything sweeter than love?” Wait. Let me rephrase. “Can there be anything sweeter than dessert?” While people hustle around and rush to make dinner reservations, here I am, happily planning my #valentinesday dinner and the dessert is going to be these fudgy brownies made in my Instant Pot @instantpotsingapore Presenting the last recipe in the #valentines meal series- #instantpot #brownies. Here is what you need�Wet mixture- 🤎½ cup butter melted (112 grams) 🤎¾ cup brown sugar (I have used soft brown sugar here) 🤎2 eggs 🤎1 tsp Vanilla Dry mixture- 🤎¾ cup unbleached all purpose flour ( 93 grams) 🤎½ cup Dutch process Cocoa 🤎½ tsp baking soda 🤎½ tsp salt 🤎½ cup dark chocolate chips Instant Pot settings- 🤎Pressure cook-high pressure- 45 mins 🤎Quick release pressure after 15 mins Natural Pressure Release #tomatobluestips for infallible brownies- 🍫 Always weigh your ingredients using a weighing scale for best results. 🍫 Use only a 6” pan to bake this brownie and make sure to grease the pan well. 🍫 Butter should be at room temperature, melted and easy to whisk. Using hot butter will lead to setting the eggs. We want brownies, guys. Not scrambled eggs. 🍫The wet mixture should be light. You should mix only just until you do not meet any resistance from those eggs and butter. 🍫Fill the pan only till it’s ¾ th full. Overfilling means uncooked brownies in the middle. 🍫Covering the pan with a foil ensures that the mixture cooks evenly and the moisture doesn’t set into the chocolate. 🍫 Before removing the brownie from the pan, allow the brownie to sit in the pan for 10 mins. #tomatoblues #instantpotrecipes #instantpotmeals #brownies #loveisintheair #sgfoodies #sgreels #singaporefood #chocolate #eatdessertfirst

February 12, 2023

class="content__text" In episode 2 of the #powerveggiesofindia series, we have turkey berries. This grows in abundance in the backyards of many Tamil homes. My MIL had a beautiful plant growing in her garden. She used to pluck them and make a Kootu with it. Talk about substantial living and farm to table concepts!!Anyways, I don't want to digress. This small berry is believed to regulate blood sugar levels and help reduce inflammation. While I have always known it, I have never seen other states in India using this. In case you are aware of any such recipes, please share in the comments. #tomatoblues #sundakkai #turkeyberries #eatwithme #eatlocal #sustainableeating #superfoods #asianvegan #asianfood #indianfood #desikhana #desifood #healthyfood #sgreels #sgfoodie #sgfood #singaporefood #vegetarianmeals #reelitin

February 12, 2023

class="content__text" Normalize mediocre. Wondering what this has to do with Dosa? Allow me to explain. While I have been testing some recipes that are not in my comfort zone this week, I found myself going back to this rustic Ragi dosa after every such cooking installment. Simply because, it felt good. It felt reassuring to know that my game is still good when I mindlessly spread the batter in a concentric circle pattern on a hot tawa. I didn't have to think about the timing, the technique or a 100 other nitty gritty details. As I ate these with gusto a while back, I found myself introspecting and I realized that there is something charming about being mediocre. Yes. Dosa is mediocre. Wait. No. It's not mediocre but is pedestrian, an everyday affair in many homes. But it still makes so many people happy. All I want to say is " Be a Dosa in a world of truffle oil pasta, garlic confit and tomato consomme." Recipe For Ragi dosa- https://www.tomatoblues.com/ragi-dosa-no-rice-fermented-ragi-dosa/ I will share the chutney recipe on reels soon.. Until then, focus on being mediocre. ❤️❤️❤️ #tomatoblues #dosa #everydayfood #sgfoodie #singaporefood #millet #ragi #rustic #simplefood #yumyum #healthierchoices #sustainableeating #asianvegan #plantbasedfood #getinmybelly #homemadefood #veganmealideas #vegetarianmeals

February 12, 2023

class="content__text" Starting off a new series here - #powerveggiesofindia. In this series, I want to share with you all some vegetables that are Desi at their core but frowned upon by many for various reasons. As someone who believes that any thing can be made delicious when cooked right, this series is my humble attempt to garner people's attention towards these boring vegetables that are a power house of nutrients. The first in that line is the banana blossom. Banana blossom is nothing but the banana flower and is great for many things but particularly beneficial for people with infertility issues. Some trivia here- this vegetable is not just eaten in India but is popular in many other Asian countries including Vietnam. In India, this is much loved and revered by the people of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. I am not aware of other states that use this. In case you know of other ways to cook this vegetable, please share in the comments. Coming to the recipe, I had shared a pic of this on my stories and asked what went in. You all shared so many things but only 4 people got it right. #tomatoblues #bananablossom #vazhaipoo #plantbasednutrition #asianvegan #veganrecipes #vegetarianmeals #desikhana #gharkakhana #sgreels #sgfoodie #sgfood #reelitin #singaporefood #singaporefoodies #getinmybelly #eatingclean #sustainableeating #eatlocal #localproduce #soyummy #southindianfood #thogayal

February 12, 2023

class="content__text" If I were to declare my love for one kitchen gadget, it would definitely be my Instant Pot. How much I love it is quite indescribable. So it is only fair that I make my second recipe for the #valentinesday series using the Instant Pot @instantpotsingapore 🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸 This creamy orzo is everything yum. And it is both fancy and delicious. Here is what you need for this recipe- 💜20 grams butter ( butter makes everything better, peeps) 💜1.5 tbsp chopped garlic 💜 1 cup finely chopped onions 💜 3⁄4 cup each green peas and sweet corn (both fresh and frozen work well) 💜 1 cup finely chopped spinach 💜 1⁄2 tsp each Italian herbs, crushed black pepper and red chili flakes 💜 1 cup orzo 💜 1 and 3⁄4 cups vegetable stock 💜 2 tbsp lemon juice 💜 50 grams feta #tomatobluestips for a piquant orzo- 🍴 Add other veggies like carrots, mushrooms, zucchini or baby corn as well. 🍴 Feel free to use ricotta or shredded parmesan in place of feta. 🍴 Timing is everything in this recipe. DO A QUICK PRESSURE RELEASE AS SOON AS THE COOKING CYCLE IS COMPLETE. 🍴 Serve this orzo with our roasted vegetables by the side for a delightful meal. #tomatoblues #instantpotrecipes #instantpotcooking #valentinesdayrecipes #loveiseverything #eatdelicious #orzo #instantpotpasta #vegetarianmeals

February 05, 2023