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Tehri

A beautifully vibrant rice dish with vegetables, cooked under dum which brings out the depth of flavours, textures, aromas and taste. A truly classic rice dish.

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Main ingredients Basmati rice, Onions, Ghee, Cinnamon, Bay leaf, Green cardamoms, Cloves, Black peppercorns, Ginger-garlic paste, Cauliflower florets, Potatoes, Carrot, Green peas
Cuisine Moghlai
Course Rice
Prep time 45-50 minutes
Cook time 45-50 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegtarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basmati rice, washed, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
  • 2 medium onions
  • 3-4 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 inch cinnamon  
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3-4 green cardamoms
  • 2-4 cloves
  • 3-4 black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 15-20 small cauliflower florets
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small diamonds
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup shelled green peas
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

  1. Thinly slice onions.
  2. Heat ghee in a handi, add cinnamon, bay leaf, green cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns and onions, mix well and saute till onions are translucent.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons water, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. 
  4. Add cauliflower florets and potatoes, mix well and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add carrot and mix well. Add salt and 1 cup water, mix well, cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or till the vegetables are tender. 
  6. Add green peas and mix well. Add the rice, mix and adjust salt. Add 4 cups water, mix and cook till the mixture comes to a boil. Cook on high heat for 2-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or till done. Switch the heat off and allow the mixture to rest for 10-15 minutes. 
  7. Transfer the tehri onto a serving plate. Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
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