Vegetable Tehri

• Soak Basmati rice for 30 minutes

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

• 2 cups (390 gm) Basmati rice
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 dry bay leaf
• 1 & 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
• 2 dry red chillies
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion (187 gm), sliced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger (30 gm)
• 270 gm cauliflower, cut into chunky pieces
• 227 gm potato, cut into chunky pieces
• 50 gm (1/3rd cup) fresh or frozen green peas
• 3 & 3/4th cup (800 ml) hot water
• 1/4th cup hot water (for cooking veggies)
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 heaped teaspoons salt
• 1 heaped teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/4th teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon/lime juice
• Generous amount of coriander leaves, chopped

1. 1Rinse Basmati rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes, then drain completely.
2. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee and oil.
3. 3Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, dry red chilies, and cumin seeds; stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
4. 4Add sliced onions and fry on medium-high heat until pale and translucent.
5. 5Stir in grated ginger on low heat for a few seconds.
6. 6Add chunky potatoes and fry on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
7. 7Add cauliflower florets and green peas; stir on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
8. 8Mix in turmeric powder and salt; stir on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are coated.
9. 9Add 1/4 cup hot water, cover the pot, and steam vegetables on medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
10. 10Uncover, add the drained soaked rice, 3 & 3/4 cups hot water, garam masala powder, black pepper powder, and sugar. Stir gently.
11. 11Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot tightly and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
12. 12Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
13. 13Gently fluff the rice with a fork, add lemon/lime juice and chopped coriander leaves, then mix gently before serving.

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