Veg Tehari Recipe

In this video I have shown Veg Tehari Recipe, tahari is one of the most popular dishes from awadhi cuisine. It is referred by many people by many different names like Tehari, Tahri, Tahiri, Tahari etc. some people also refer it as one pot masala rice. It is also considered as veg pulao (vegetable pulao) and veg biryani (vegetable biryani). It is Easy to Make Masala Rice one pot recipe. This recipe of Veg Tehari is very easy to make rice recipe. Tehari is very popular is in UP and Bihar, it is usually served with chana daal tadka known as nakdawa. However, majority of people considered it as one pot meal.

Ingredients for Vegetable Taheri:
Basmati Rice- 2 cup

Vegetables:
Potato- 1, cubed

French Beans- 1/2 cup

Capsicum- 1 large, cubed or sliced

Carrot- 1 medium, cubed

Green Peas- 1/2 cup

Onion- 1 big, thinly sliced

For Masala Paste:
Garlic- 5-6 thick cloves

Ginger- 1-inch piece

Onion- 1 medium size

Tomato- 1 medium size (Grind all these into a paste)

Whole Spices:
Cumin Seeds- 1 teaspoon

Cinnamon- 1-inch stick

Black Cardamom- 2

Cloves- 5-6

Black Peppercorns- 8-10

Bay Leaves- 2

Whole Dried Red Chilies- 2

Powdered Spices:
Coriander Powder- 1 teaspoon

Turmeric Powder- 1/2 teaspoon

Red Chili Powder- As per your taste

Garam Masala Powder- 1 teaspoon

Other:
Salt- As per your taste

Sugar- 1/4 teaspoon

Lemon Juice- 1 teaspoon

Water- 4.5 cup

Clarified Butter (Ghee)- 2 tablespoon

Method of making Vegetable Taheri:
1. First of all, wash, clean and chop all the vegetables and keep them aside. Also, soak all the veggies in water so that they will retain their freshness.
2. Wash rice with water at least 2-3 times or till you can see almost clear water. Soak cleaned rice in sufficient water for 30 minutes.
3. Take out all the whole spices required to make veg Taheri on a plate.
4. Heat ghee in a wide mouthed and heavy bottomed pan or pressure cooker. When ghee is hot enough add all the whole spices in it and mix well. Saute them over low flame till fragrant.
5. Meanwhile, grind all the ingredients listed under “Masala Paste” into a fine paste using an electric grinder. You can also do this manually by using an electric grinder will be convenient and will reduce time also.
6. Add this masala paste to the pan and saute over medium flame till it is perfectly roasted and starts releasing ghee from its sides.
7. When it’s done add thinly sliced onion in it and mix well.
8. Cook it over medium flame until onion turns golden and translucent.
9. Add all the powdered spices except garam masala powder and mix well.
10. Add all the vegetables to it and mix well.
11. Season the veggies with salt and mix well. Close the lid of the pan and if using pressure cooker then close the lid loosely without putting on the weight. Cook the veggies for 10 minutes or till they are 3/4th done.
12. Remove the lid a and add soaked rice to it.
13. Add lemon juice to it. Adding lemon juice improves the texture of rice and helps in keeping each rice grain separate, what we call Khila Khila Chawal in Hindi.
14. Also, add some sugar to it. Adding sugar helps in retaining the natural colors of vegetables.
15. Mix all the ingredients very well. Be gentle while mixing else rice and vegetables may break.
16. Add garam masala powder and mix well.
17. Lastly, add water, mix well and close the lid of the pan and cook over medium flame for 5-7 minutes or till water dries up. If using a pressure cooker then after closing the lid, put the weight on and cook for just one whistle over medium flame. Cooking time may also variate as per your rice variety.
18. Turn off the gas and allow the pressure to escape of its own. Open the lid and give Taheri a gentle stir. Give a standing time of two minutes and your Taheri is ready to serve. Garnish with some fresh coriander leaves and serve it with a dollop of ghee (optional) and coriander chutney and raita. Enjoy..!!