Dham

Dham

Dham

Veg Contains dairy

A traditional vegetarian feast served during special occasions, featuring rice, madra, curd, and various lentils.

Cuisines

Himachali

Best for

Lunch

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

basmati rice 1 cup Basmati rice
Yogurt 1/2 cup Yogurt
ghee 1/4 cup Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
salt 1 teaspoon Salt , to taste
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
water 2 cups Water
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2 In a deep pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida. Let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw aroma fades.
  5. 5 Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
  6. 6 Add the curd and mix well, cooking for a couple of minutes.
  7. 7 Add the soaked rice and salt, stirring to coat the rice with the spices.
  8. 8 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For extra flavour, use whole spices in the oil first.