U.P style veg tehri is a traditional one pot meal recipe from Uttar Pradesh that is simple, aromatic, and full of desi flavors. The authentic veg tehri recipe is a close variation of vegetable pulao made with seasonal vegetables, whole spices, and minimal masala powders readily available in Indian household kitchen. This vegetable loaded masala pulao is one pot veg rice meal which is comforting, wholesome and very delicious alongside raita, salad and papad. This mix veg masala pulao or tehri is perfect lunch or dinner meal for busy days. You may add paneer or soya chunks or boneless chicken to add more protein to this one pot meal.
HOW TO MAKE AUTHENTIC U.P STYLE VEG TEHRI (STEP BY STEP RECIPE)
- Prep up Rice
- Basmati Rice is used for making the traditional U.P style mix veg tehri or pulao. Here, we have taken 1 cup of basmati rice.
- Wash the rice with sufficient water and discard the water. You may repeat this process for 2 to 3 times.
- Keep the washed rice aside or you may soak it in water for 30 minutes. If the basmati rice is very thin and extra long then no need to soak.
2. Vegetables Needed
- Here, I have used all seasonal vegetables like
- 1/4th cup of Cauliflower florets
- 100 grams of French Beans, cut into 1 inch stick
- 1/4th cup of fresh Green Peas
- 2 Potatoes cut into cubes
- 1 red Carrot cut into 1 inch stick
3. Frying the Whole Spices
- Heat 2 to 3 tablespoon of groundnut oil or sunflower oil. When the oil is heated, temper the oil with 2 bay leaves and 2 dry red chillies. Fry the chillies till it turns dark brown in color.
- Add whole garam masala – 4 Green Cardamom, 4 Cloves, 1 inch Cinnamon Stick. Fry for few seconds.
- Add 1 tsp of Cumin seeds, allow it to splutter.
4. Sauté the Vegetables
- Fry one tablespoon of ginger garlic paste till the raw smell of the ginger garlic is gone. Next, add two thinly sliced onions and fry till it turns translucent.
- Add chopped green chillies and salt as per your taste and fry together with onions for another two to three minutes.
- Next, add all the chopped vegetables and turmeric powder. Fry together for few minutes till vegetables becomes tender and starts to release water.
5. Adding the Tomatoes and Spices
- Finely chop two tomatoes and add to the vegetables. Fry together for a minute or two.
- Next, add all the dry spice powders one by one :
- 1 tsp of Red Chilly Powder
- 2 tsp of Coriander Powder
- 2 tsp of Kitchen King Masala from any reputed brand available in the market
- Fry the masala and the vegetables together for few minutes.
6. Making the Pulao
- Add the washed basmati rice and fry with the vegetables for few minutes on low heat.
- For making pulao, we need to add water 2x the quantity of rice. But considering the vegetables will also release water, we are adding 1.5 cups of water instead of 2 cups of water.
- Gently stir in water with the vegetables and rice. Cover with a lid and slow cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Final Touches
- Open the lid and add a handful of chopped coriander leaves. Give a gentle mix with the pulao.
- Switch off the gas and keep the pulao covered for complete 10 minutes.
- Delicious veg masala pulao or veg tehri is ready!! Enjoy with raita, salad and papad.
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