Kootu Vegetable Tehri
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Kootu Vegetable Tehri

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup basmati rice
  • • 1/4 cup toor dal
  • • 1 cup mixed vegetables, diced
  • • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 6 curry leaves
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tbsp ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric until soft and mash lightly.

2
Phase 2

Wash and cook the rice until each grain is separate.

3
Phase 3

Heat ghee and splutter the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.

4
Phase 4

Add the vegetables and grated coconut with a little water and simmer until tender.

5
Phase 5

Stir the dal and rice into the tempered vegetables and mix well.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee.