Bihari Tehari
A fragrant, one-pot spiced rice dish loaded with tender vegetables and aromatic spices. This comforting vegetarian delicacy from Bihar is best enjoyed hot with a side of cool raita.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pressure cooker or pot until smoking point, then reduce heat slightly.
2
Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, letting them splutter for a few seconds.
3
Add sliced onions and green chilies, sautéing until the onions turn golden brown.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add the diced potatoes, cauliflower florets, and green peas. Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
6
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
7
Drain the soaked rice and gently fold it into the vegetable mixture without breaking the grains.
8
Pour in the hot water and sprinkle garam masala over the top.
9
If using a pressure cooker, secure the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame. If using a pot, cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
10
Allow the pressure to release naturally, fluff the Tehari gently with a fork, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot.
Ingredients
1.5 cups Gobindobhog or Basmati rice, washed and soaked for 20 minutes
1 cup diced potatoes
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
2 green cardamom pods
3 cloves
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1.5 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
3 cups hot water
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.