Spicy Tehari
Spicy Tehari is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that is popular in Bangladesh. It is a variation of the traditional Tehari, which is a spiced rice dish cooked with meat, but the Bangladeshi version puts a unique spin on it by incorporating bold and fiery flavors.
Bangladeshi Spicy Tehari is known for its vibrant and fiery taste. It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with raita (yogurt sauce), pickles, or salad. This flavorful dish is often served during special occasions, family gatherings, and festivals, and it never fails to satisfy the taste buds of spice lovers.
Contributors Bio
I have loved cooking since childhood and have secretly messed up many things in my mom’s kitchen, for which I have also been scolded. But while eating those mess-ups, I have become a chef now. Cooking in my own style is my passion, and I truly love cooking.
আমি ছোট বেলা থেকেই রান্না করতে ভালোবাসি এবং লুকিয়ে লুকিয়ে আম্মুর কিচেনের অনেক জিনিস নষ্ট ও করেছি সে জন্য বকাও খেয়েছি । বকা খেতে খেতে আমি এখন একজন শেফ হয়েছি । আমার ফ্যাশন রান্না করা আমার হবি রান্না করা আমি ভালবাসি রান্না।
Ingredients
- 2 kg beef
- 1.5 cup onions chopped
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cm each cinnamon sticks
- 5 cardamom pods
- 4 cloves
- 16 green chilli peppers
- 1 ¼ cup mustard oil
- 1 kg basmati rice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the beef into small pieces and wash them thoroughly.
- Cook the meat with all the powdered spices and salt until tender.
- Once the meat is cooked and the water is dried up, set it aside.
- In a large pot, heat oil and fry the onions, bay leaves, and whole spices lightly.
- Add the cooked meat and sauté until well-browned. Remove the meat from the spices and set it aside.
- Wash the rice and drain the water.
- Add the rice to the pot with the remaining spices and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 6-7 cups of hot water and salt to the pot. When it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low.
- Spread the meat evenly over the rice.
- Place green chilli peppers on top.
- Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Remove from heat after 20-25 minutes and let it sit, covered, for a while.
- Serve the Spicy Tehri with salad.
