Vegetable Tehri
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Ingredients
- Basmati rice 1 cup
- Cauliflower florets 1 cup
- Carrot (diced) 2/3 cup
- Beans (1 inch chopped) 1/2 cup
- Onion (finely chopped) 1 medium
- Ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp
- Green chilli 2-3 pieces
- Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
- Bay leaf 2 pieces
- Clove 4 pieces
- Cinnamon stick 2 inches
- Green cardamom 4 pieces
- Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
- Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
- Coriander leaves (finely chopped) 2 tbsp
- Water 2 cups
Instructions
- Take basmati rice in a bowl with enough water and soak it for 30 minutes. I used the classic basmati rice from @heavnesharvestbasmati
- Heat oil or in a frying pan.
- Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, green cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon.
- When the seeds start to pop, add onions and green chilli. Fry until the onions turn translucent.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 1 minute to remove the raw smell.
- Then add red chilli powder, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
- Mix the masalas and cook for 1 minute on low heat.
- Add all the vegetables and sautΓ© for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
- Then add the soaked rice and stir gently for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in water and stir gently. Season with salt to taste.
- When the water starts to boil, cover the pan and cook over low to medium heat until the rice is cooked but not mushy.
- Finally, add the chopped coriander leaves and fluff the rice slightly with a fork.
- Serve the Vegetable Tehri hot with any raita and papad!
Notes
- Add the vegetable as per the choice !