Tahiri / Potato & Peas Pulao

Ingredients

Rice 2 cups soaked in water for 4-6 hoursPotatoes 2 large cut in cubesPeas 1 cupOnion 1 large sliced thinlyTomatoes 1 large cut into cubesGinger garlic paste 2 tablespoonsCinnamon 1-2 sticksCardamom few podsCloves 3-4Whole black pepper 3-4Whole cumin seeds 1 tablespoonbay leaves fewSalt to tasteKashmiri red pepper 1 teaspoonRed chillies powder 1 teaspoonCumin powder 1 teaspoonTurmeric powder 1 teaspooncooking oil 1/2 cup

Method

In a wok add oil the whole spices ( cardamom , cloves , cinnamon , cumin and whole black pepper) & then add sliced onion , sauté fry for few min until golden brownAdd ginger garlic paste and then add sauté fry againAdd potatoes with the dried spices and sauté fry for few minThen add peas and tomatoes with 1 cup of water and let it cook for 5-7 min until tenderAdd washed and soaked rice with 1 cup of water and cook on high flame by covering with lid for 5 min until water is evaporatedNow cook on low flame for 8-10 min until it’s readyPair it up with tomato chutney and raita