Monday, 9 November 2015

Aaloo ki Tahiri (Spicy Peas-Potato Rice)

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Aaloo ki Tahiri 

This is my mom's recipe and one of my super favorite dish, my comfort food.

Recipe:

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice (pre-soaked at least half an hour)
  • 1½ tsp. garlic & ginger paste 
  • 1 tsp. salt (according to taste) 
  • ½ tsp. turmeric powder 
  • 1 tsp. red chili powder (or to taste, I like it spicy)
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper powder 
  • ½ tsp. all spice powder 
  • 6 cloves 
  • 1 black cardamom 
  • 1 stick of cinnamon 
  • 1 large tomato 
  • 2-3 green chilies and parsley finely chopped
  • 3-4 potatoes peeled and cut in half 
  • 1 medium sized onion 
  • 3-4 tbs. oil 
  • ½ tsp. cumin seeds  
  • 6 whole black pepper 
  • Boneless chicken pieces 
  • Peas
  • I also add crushed chili flakes 

Method:
  • Add whole spice in hot oil and after stirring add sliced onions. 
  • Fry onion in oil until golden brown. Keep half of it aside. 
  • Add all spices (including crushed chili flakes) and chopped tomato and cook on medium flame until the spices are well mixed and the tomato has softened.
  • Add the potatoes, peas and chicken and keep stirring. 
  • Add 1 glass of water, cover and cook till the potatoes, chicken and peas are almost soft.
  • Add in the pre-soaked rice and water so much so that it reaches 1 1/2 cm. above the surface of the rice.
  • Cover and cook on high heat until the rice is soft. 
  • Cover it with caramelized (fried) onion which was set aside, chopped green chilies and parsley and then lower the heat to the minimum and cover the lid to steam. 
  • Remove from heat after 5 minutes.
  • Serve with Raita and salad. 😄 

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