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Pulao, Khichidi, lentils, rice, potatoes
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Tukdiya Bhat

Tudkiya Bhat is a delicious flavourful rice pulao, the ultimate comfort food!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bachelor Recipes, Brunch, Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Main Course, Protein Rich Diet, Simple and Healthy Diet
Cuisine: Himachal Pradesh, Indian, North Indian
Keyword: Himachal Pradesh Cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Protein-Rich Food, Rice Recipes, Tukdiya Bhat
Servings: 3 people
Calories:

Ingredients

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup Rice
  • ½ cup red lentil or masoor, whole
  • 1 onion
  • 2 Potatoes
  • ½ cup yoghurt thick
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 green cardamom
  • 1 cardamom black
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee

To grind:

  • 1 Tomatoes
  • 1 onions
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 leaves Coriander leaves a small bunch
  • 2 Green chillies
  • 1 green cardamom
  • 1 cardamom black
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 mace strands
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 dagad phool
  • 2 marath magu/ nag chafa
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 2 Cloves
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder optional

Instructions

  • Grind the ingredients under to grind to a fine paste. Transfer to a big bowl.
  • Peel and chop the potatoes in batons about ½ in long and ¼ inch thick.
  • Add the potatoes to the ground masala. Add salt and mix well. Let it sit for about 30 minutes. Mine was kept in the fridge overnight.
  • Wash and soak the ½ cup red lentil in water. Set aside for about 30 minutes.
  • Wash and rinse the rice. Soak in 2 cups of water.
  • Meanwhile, chop the onions finely.
  • Heat the ghee in a cooker add 1 bay leaf,1 cardamom,1 cardamom black, 1 cinnamon stick and sauté till you get a nice aroma.
  • Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the ground masala and stir fry till you get a nice aroma.
  • Add the curds and stir fry till the oil separates out.
  • Add the drained rice and red lentil, and, add 3 cups of warm water.
  • Adjust the seasonings. Mix well.
  • Cover with the cooker lid and cook for 2 whistles on high flame.
  • Let the pressure drop naturally.
  • Open the cooker, fluff the rice and serve with Mashed dal/ Kangra Teliya Mah and lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg