Nothing beats the aroma of Spicy Tehri Pakistani style. Tehri is a traditional, fragrant, and simple yet extremely delicious dish that is eaten with gusto in every household in Pakistan. It is my most favourite and mouthwatering dish. In this recipe, we will tell you step by step all the methods, tips and little secrets that will help you make exactly the same delicious tahri at home.
Main Ingredients:
- Basmati rice – 1 kg (wash and soaked for 20 minutes)
- Onions – 2 medium size (chopped)
- Potatoes – 3 -4 medium size (peeled and cubed)
- Tomatoes – 2 medium size (chopped)
- Green chillies – 3 – 4 (chopped)
- Yogurt – ½ cup
- Oil – 1 cup
Spices:
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Bay leaves – 2
- Cloves – 2 – 3
- Cinnamon stick – 1
- Black peppercorns – 2 – 3
Discover the Authentic Pakistani Chicken White Karahi recipe that’s rich, creamy, and full of traditional flavors. Follow this guide to make restaurant-style white karahi at home with simple ingredients and perfect taste.
Detailed recipe of tehri
Wash and soaked the rice
First, wash the rice properly and soak them for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Preparation before cooking
Wash and cut all the vegetables like chopped onions,tomatoes, and green chillies, and peeled the potatoes and cut into cubes.
Fry the Onions
Take a deep pot, heat the oil and add onions. Fry the onions on high flame until the onions are golden brown. This step built the rich flavour of tehri.
Add vegetables
Add potatoes into the fried onions and cook for at least 5 – 10 minutes. Then add chopped tomatoes and green chillies and stir continuously until the tomatoes become soft.
Add Spices and yogurt
After that, add all the spices like salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, and black peppercorn. Mix well because the potatoes are coated with all the spices. Add the yogurt and cover the pot in 5 – 10 minutes.
Add water and Boil
Now remove the lid,add required water and let it start boiling. Taste the salt and adjust to your taste. Once it starts boiling, add the soaked rice and stir gently.
Cook the Rice
Cook the rice on medium flame until rice absorbs the water and tiny holes appear on top.
Put on Dum
Lower the flame, cover the pot with a tight lid and let it steam (dum) for 10 – 15 minutes. This step helps the rice and potatoes become tender.
Serve for lunch
Now turn off the flame and let it rest for 5 minutes. Your Homemade yellow rice Tehri is ready to serve. Serve hot with raita and salad.
Variations of Tehri
- Aloo Tehri
- Chicken Tehri
- Mutton Tehri
- Vegetable Tehri
- Beef Tehri
- Tomato Tehri
- Sindhi Tehri
- Hydrabadi Tehri
- Egg Tehri
Common mistakes
- Adding too much water
- Add too much spices
- Overcooking the rice
- Using too much turmeric powder
- Using wet vegitables
- Skip the step of frying unions
- Stirring too much
- Adding spices at wrong time
- Adding too much cooking oil
- Can’t wash rice properly
- Not soaking the rice before cooking
Learn how to make Tehri at home Pakistani style with this easy and flavourful recipe. Follow this guide to cook aromatic yellow rice with potatoes and spices just like authentic Pakistani homes.
Frequently Ask Questions
Q:1 How to make Pakistani style tehri at home?
Ans: Fry onion, potato and spices, add rice and keep it on the stove.
Q:2 How to make tehri fragrant?
Ans: Adding turmeric, cumin, and bay leaves makes tehri fragrant.
Q:3 Can tehri be made without potatoes?
Ans: Yes, you can make tehri with vegetables or chicken.
Q:4 What is served with tahri?
Ans: Tehri goes best with yogurt, salad or pickles.
Q:5 Which rice is best for tehri?
Ans: Basmati rice gives the best taste and aroma.
Conclusion
Pakistani style tehri is a simple yet fragrant and flavourful dish that enhances the beauty of every dinner table. This tehri, made from a combination of spices and potatoes, is not only delicious but can also be easily prepared at home. Serve it with yogurt or pickles and enjoy the traditional Pakistani taste.
