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Taheri - UP style Vegetable Pulao
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Tahiri – Uttar Pradesh Style Vegetable Pulao Recipe

This version of Tahiri is a popular dish from Uttar Pradesh. Enjoy this Vegetable Pulao loaded with many kinds of veggies and spices and filled with nutrients, color, and flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Rice
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 368kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cloves
  • 3 black cardamom
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 ½ cups Basmati rice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Chopped cilantro leaves optional garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pot. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, black cardamom and green cardamom. Fry until it becomes fragrant.
  • Add ginger garlic paste. Fry for 1 minute. Add tomato and dry spices.
  • Add vegetables and ¼ cup water. Cover the pot and let the vegetables steam for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add rice. salt and 2 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Add lemon juice and stir to combine.

Notes

Any variety of vegetables can be used. Cauliflower and green beans are often commonly used.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5711IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
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