Tudkiya Bhat

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1 cup	yogurt
1 cup	potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup	onions, finely sliced
1 cup	tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, minced
2	green chilies, slit
1	bay leaf
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
—	fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Sauté until aromatic.
3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. 5 Add diced potatoes and sauté for another 5 minutes.
6. 6 Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
7. 7 Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. 8 Stir in the yogurt and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
9. 9 Add the drained rice and mix well with the masala.
10. 10 Pour in water and bring it to a boil.
11. 11 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
12. 12 Sprinkle garam masala and gently fluff the rice.
13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.