Kashmiri Tehar Recipe | Kashmiri Tehar (Yellow Rice) | Authentic Kashmiri Yellow Rice (Tehar) | Kashmiri Tahar Rice | Kashmiri Tahar Yellow Rice | Tehri Dish | Kashmiri Dishes | Kashmiri Tehar (Yellow Rice) Recipe: Tehar is a traditional Kashmiri yellow rice dish, often prepared during festivals, religious occasions, and auspicious occasions. It is distinctively colored and lightly flavored with turmeric, sometimes garnished with fried paneer pieces.
Ingredients
Basmati rice: 1 cup
Water: 2 cups
Ghee or oil: 2 tablespoons
Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt: to taste
Cloves: 2–3
Bay leaf: 1
Black cardamom: 1 (optional)
Green cardamom: 2
Cinnamon: 1 small piece
Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), diced and fried: 100 g (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions
Wash and soak the rice:
Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it for 20–30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the tempering:
Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Saute until fragrant.
Add turmeric:
Add turmeric powder and stir for a few seconds.
Add rice:
Add the strained rice and fry gently for 1-2 minutes, making sure the rice is well coated with ghee and turmeric.
Add water and salt:
Add 2 cups of water. Add salt to taste. Stir gently.
Cook the rice:
Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and all the water is absorbed (about 10-12 minutes).
Garnish and serve:
Gently fluff the rice with a fork. Top with fried paneer pieces, if using.
Serve hot:
Serve Kashmiri tahar as a festive meal or as a side dish with yogurt or curry.
Tip:
Tahar is traditionally served as "prasad" during Kashmiri festivals and is best enjoyed fresh and hot.
Enjoy your Kashmiri tahar!
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