the ultimate tehari recipe anyone can make

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is leaner and goat is often less expensive.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes

Add beef pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes

Sprinkle in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt, mixing well to coat the beef

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low

Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours

Remove beef and set aside, reserving the cooking liquid

In the same pot, add washed rice and stir to combine

Add reserved cooking liquid to the pot, ensuring rice is submerged

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover

Cook until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes

Fluff rice with a fork and serve with beef on top

Cooking Techniques

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