Aloo Tehri | Spiced Potato Tehari
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ghee/ oil I used 1 tbsp each
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2-3 green chillies minced
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 potatoes peeled and sliced (approx 350-400 gm)
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 1/4 cup basmati rice washed and drained
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- Coriander leaves for garnish optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat oil and ghee. Splutter cumin seeds and bay leaves.
- Fry the ginger garlic paste briefly and then add onion and green chillies. Saute till wilted.
- Add the turmeric powder and red chilli powder and saute till raw smell is gone.
- Toss in the potatoes and fry for around 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato, cook till all mashed.
- Add the drained rice, fry for five minutes until crisp.
- Add 2 cups boiled water and season. Bring to a rolling boil. Keep on the lowest flame and cook on tight lid till the rice is done.
- Add the garam masala powder and coriander leaves if using and fluff up the rice.
- Serve hot with side of choice.