Monday, March 26, 2012

Simple Meals for Lent :: Tehri

Photo by Philip Laubner/CRS

Tehri 
from India

Sautéed vegetables, onion and chili peppers served over hot rice. A splash of cumin and turmeric gives this dish a rich, warm aroma.

Ingredients:
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 green chili peppers, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 4 cups various vegetables of choice, chopped (peas, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes)
  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups water
  • salt to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds and cook for 2 minutes. Add green chilis, onion and turmeric and sauté for 2 minutes. Add chopped vegetables and sauté until slightly fried. Add rice, salt, and water. Cook until rice and vegetables are cooked and water completely absorbed (about 20 minutes).

Makes 4-5 servings


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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing your ingredients! they are amazing and this one is really a hit!! from your blog, i discovered and appreciated much more recipe.

    zonia

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