Tehri

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
2 tablespoons	ghee or oil
1	medium onion, thinly sliced
1	medium potato, diced
1	carrot, diced
1/2 cup	green peas
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1	bay leaf
2	cloves
1	black cardamom pod
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	fresh coriander leaves, 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.