Simple Meals for Lent :: Tehri

Photo by Philip Laubner/CRS

Tehri 

from India

Sautéed vegetables, onion and chili peppers served over hot rice. A splash of cumin and turmeric gives this dish a rich, warm aroma.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chili peppers, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 4 cups various vegetables of choice, chopped (peas, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes)
• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups water
• salt to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds and cook for 2 minutes. Add green chilis, onion and turmeric and sauté for 2 minutes. Add chopped vegetables and sauté until slightly fried. Add rice, salt, and water. Cook until rice and vegetables are cooked and water completely absorbed (about 20 minutes).

Makes 4-5 servings

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