Aloo Gobhi Ki Tahiri

Name: Aloo Gobhi Ki Tahiri (Fragrant rice with chunky potatoes and cauliflower)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 3 or 4 whole black peppercorns; 4 or 5 whole cloves; 1-inch (2½-cm) cinnamon stick; 1 black cardamom pod; 1 teaspoon table salt; ½ medium head cauliflower, separated into small florets; 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch (1-cm) cubes; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon garam masala (spice mix); 1½ teaspoons red chile powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 cup (200 grams) raw rice; 2 tablespoons ghee

Fragrant rice with chunky potatoes and cauliflower

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

This is a nutritious pulao that can be prepared quickly. It’s perfect as a light Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup (200 grams) raw rice
2 tablespoons ghee

Asia
India
Dinner
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Put the rice in a large bowl, wash in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 3 cups (600 ml) water and soak for 20 minutes. Drain the rice in a strainer.
Place a medium