Tahiri (Potato Rice) by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h10
Hard

6 servings

🥔

600 g

Potatoes

🍚

500 g

Rice

🧅

300 g

Onion

🌿

2 g

Curry Leaves

🍅

250 g

Tomatoes

🫚

15 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

🌶️

30 g

Green Chilies

🧂

23 ml

Biryani Masala

🌶️

7.5 ml

Chili Powder

🟡

7.5 ml

Turmeric Powder

🧊

10 g

Chicken Stock Cube

🧂

9 g

Salt

🫗

120 ml

Oil

🌰

5 ml

Cumin Seed

⚫

1 g

Black Pepper

🌰

1 g

Cloves

💧

830 ml

Water

🌿

10 g

Coriander Leaves

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Rinse the basmati rice with cold water until the water runs mostly clear, then soak it in water for 20 to 30 minutes.

    basmati rice
    water
    🧺colander

  2. Step 2/14

    Drain the soaked basmati rice thoroughly and set it aside while preparing the masala.

    basmati rice
    🧺colander

  3. Step 3/14

    Slice the onion, chop the tomatoes, peel and cube the potatoes, slit the green chilies, and chop the coriander leaves.

    onion
    tomatoes
    potatoes
    green chilies
    coriander leaves
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/14

    Heat 120 ml cooking oil in a heavy lidded pot over medium heat. Fry the sliced onion until light golden.

    cooking oil
    onion
    🥄wooden spoon
    🫕lid

  5. Step 5/14

    Add cumin seeds, whole black peppercorns, whole cloves, curry leaves, and ginger garlic paste to the pot. Fry the aromatics for 2 to 3 minutes.

    cumin seeds
    whole black peppercorns
    whole cloves
    curry leaves
    ginger garlic paste
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/14

    Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, and turmeric powder. Cook while stirring until the tomatoes soften.

    tomatoes
    green chilies
    chili powder
    turmeric powder
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/14

    Add a small splash of water and cover the pot. Cook the masala until the oil separates and rises to the surface.

    water
    🥄wooden spoon
    🫕lid

  8. Step 8/14

    Add the cubed potatoes and 120 ml water to the masala. Cover and cook over medium heat until the potatoes begin to soften.

    potatoes
    water
    🥄wooden spoon
    🫕lid
    🥛measuring cups

  9. Step 9/14

    Crumble in the chicken stock cube and add biryani masala with chopped coriander leaves. Stir until the potatoes are evenly coated.

    chicken stock cube
    biryani masala
    coriander leaves
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/14

    Add the drained basmati rice to the potato mixture. Gently fold it through without breaking the rice grains.

    basmati rice
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/14

    Pour in the remaining 710 ml water and season with salt. Stir once and bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.

    water
    salt
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  12. Step 12/14

    Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pot. Cook until the visible water has evaporated from the rice surface.

    🫕lid

  13. Step 13/14

    Reduce the heat to very low and cook the covered tahiri for 10 to 15 minutes until the rice is fully tender and fluffy.

    🫕lid

  14. Step 14/14

    Rest the tahiri, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a wooden spoon and serve hot.

    🥄wooden spoon
    🫕lid

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs, Condiments, Spices, Seasonings, Liquids

Ingredients

Potatoes, Rice, Onion, Curry leaves, Tomatoes, Ginger garlic paste, Green chilies, Biryani masala, Chili powder, Turmeric powder, Chicken stock cube, Salt, Oil, Cumin seed, Black pepper, Cloves, Water, Coriander leaves

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Pescatarian

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 98g, Fat: 18g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 790mg, Potassium: 680mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Calcium: 70mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 26mg, Vitamin A: 45mcg, Folate: 120mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

1 hour 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, colander, wooden spoon, lid

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Rice Dish, One-pot Meal

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal, Everyday Cooking

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian, Indian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Soft, Moist

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Aromatic, Earthy, Warm, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool quickly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Portion into airtight freezer-safe containers,Thaw in the fridge before reheating,Add a splash of water when reheating)