Tudkiya Bhat

Tudkiya Bhat

Tudkiya Bhat

Veg Vegan

A Himachali spiced rice pilaf cooked with dal, potatoes, tomatoes, and whole spices including cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom — a one-pot Dham accompaniment that absorbs the aromatic spices into each grain of rice, bridging the gap between plain rice and biryani.

Cuisines

Himachali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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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 cup Yogurt
Potato 1 cup Potato , peeled and diced
Onion 1 cup Onion , finely sliced
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , chopped
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Bay Leaf 1 Bay Leaf
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro Cilantro , fresh, 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.

Tips

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