Fluffy Pakistani Tehari (Aloo Chawal), Potatoes and Rice
Fluffy Pakistani Tehari (Aloo Chawal), Potatoes and Rice , presents a delectable fusion of potatoes and rice in a flavorful recipe.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup oil
- 2 medium, golden, potatoes cut in large cube
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 green peppers
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water
Whole Spices
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 6 black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 black cardamoms
- 4 cloves
Powder Spices
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt or as needed
Instructions
- In a medium size pot, on medium heat, add oil and let it warm up.
- Add onion and sauté it until brown.
- Now add whole spices and green peppers and sauté that for 20 seconds.
- Add potatoes.
- Now add salt and powdered spices.
- Mix it for 30 seconds.
- Now add water and mix it for 20 seconds.
- Let the potatoes cook with water until the potatoes are 90% done.
- Now add rice.
- Let it cook until the water dries out and you only see yellow rice at top.
- Place the lid on the pot.
- Turn the heat to low; let it cook on low for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid.
- Turn off the stove.
- Serve Immediately with some raita or chutney.
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Nutrition
Serving: 6people | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg