THE BEST BANGLADESHI TEHARI RECIPE YOU MUST TRY

Basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is lower in fat, while goat is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile.

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 ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in yogurt, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt, cooking for 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until beef is tender.

Stir in green chilies and whole spices (bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves).

Add rinsed Basmati rice and enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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