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Tehri from Uttar Pradesh - Golden Vegetable Rice
Tehri is the everyday rice dish of Uttar Pradesh. Basmati rice cooked with vegetables in a turmeric sauce, for a golden and fragrant result.
30 min
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
5 min
Rest
4
Servings
Intermediate
Difficulty
Ingredients
- Basmati rice (washed and soaked 20 min): 1.5 cups
- Potatoes in large cubes: 2
- Cauliflower florets: 1 cup
- Green peas: 1/2 cup
- Sliced onion: 1
- Garlic-ginger paste: 1 tablespoon
- Crushed tomato: 1
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Turmeric: 1 heaped teaspoon
- Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
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Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
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Cloves: 2
- Cinnamon stick: 1
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Green cardamom: 2
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Bay leaf: 1
- Oil or ghee: 2 tablespoons
- Hot water: 2.5 cups
- Salt
Instructions
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1
The Spiced Soffritto: Heat oil in a large pot. Add whole spices (cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf), then onions. Fry until golden. Add garlic-ginger paste.
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2
The Yellow Base: Add tomato and all ground spices (turmeric, chili, coriander). Cook until the tomato breaks down and oil separates.
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3
The Vegetables: Add potatoes, cauliflower and peas. Stir to coat well. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
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4
The Absorption: Add drained rice, stir gently. Pour in hot water and salt. Cover tightly and cook on very low heat for 12-15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes without opening.
Tips
Potatoes are essential in a real Tehri. The turmeric gives the characteristic deep yellow colour.
Spices used
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Lakadong Turmeric Powder
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Whole Cloves
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Njallani Green Cardamom
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Coriander Powder
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Indian Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)
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