Tehri

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Basmati rice
	2 tablespoons	Ghee or oil
	1	Onion , medium, thinly sliced
	1	Potato , diced
	1	Carrot , diced
	1/2 cup	Green Pea
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1	Bay Leaf
	2	Clove
	1	Cardamom Pod , black
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	2 cups	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and black cardamom; sauté until fragrant.
4. 4 Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
5. 5 Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and green peas; sauté for 5-7 minutes.
6. 6 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and the slit green chili.
7. 7 Add the drained rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the rice is well coated with spices.
8. 8 Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.
9. 9 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves over the cooked Tehri before serving.