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    Matar ki Tehri UP Style - Fresh Peas cooked with Rice & Spices

    Published: Jan 27, 2016 Modified: Mar 6, 2021 By Sujata Shukla This blog generates income via ads. This post may contain affiliate links. PepperOnPizza may earn a commission for purchases made after clicking these links. View our disclosure policy for details

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    Matar ki Tehri - A fragrant rice dish from Eastern Uttar Pradesh in India, made with seasonal Green peas cooked with Basmati rice in Desi Ghee and subtly spiced

    A fragrant traditional rice dish from Eastern Uttar Pradesh in India, Matar ki Tehri - made with seasonal Green peas cooked with Basmati rice, subtly spiced and flavoured with Desi Ghee.

    Having married into a family from Eastern UP,  I've been making my own version of Vegetable Tehri and Matar ki tehri, for many years. However when I wanted an authentic recipe for Tehri, I turned to my sister  in law Kusum Dutt for these step by step instructions.

     

    Matar ki Tehri
    Matar ki Tehri

    As Kusum explained, there are two versions of Tehri: one is made with potato, carrot and cauliflower and using haldi (turmeric) and the other is the one I'm relating here, that is made with green peas and where turmeric is not added. With peas being plentifully available now, this is a great one pot easy to make dish. Serve the Tehri with a simple boondi raita and with marinated and fried slices of eggplant.

    Click for the Link to Recipe for:  Boondi Raita 

    Boondi Raita_PepperOnPizza.com
    Boondi Raita

    Matar ki Tehri - Kitchen Hints:

    • I have made the  Matar ki Tehri in a pressure cooker, but a thick bottomed pan would be good too, though you need to check that the rice doesn't 'catch' at the bottom of the pan.
    • Be sure to use Basmati Rice and Desi Ghee, it makes all the difference to the flavour. The aroma wafting through the house as you cook, is a reward by itself.

    For a vegan version, substitute a mild flavoured vegetable oil (olive oil or sunflower oil) for the Ghee, and reduce the quantity of oil to 1 tablespoon.

    The rich taste of the matar ki tehri was enhanced by the fresh zero pesticide Roma tomatoes from First Agro Farms

    Ingredients for Tehri_PepperOnPizza.com

     

    Use whole spices, fresh coriander leaves and equal volumes of raw rice and peas, to get that 'authentic' taste. Spices of good quality will add to the flavour and aroma.

     

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    Matar ki Tehri - view from the top of a bowl of Green peas cooked with fragrant Basmati rice and spices, with another bowl with boondi raita and a long bass spoon alongside

    Matar ki Tehri UP Style – Green Peas cooked with Rice and spices

    Sujata Shukla
    Matar ki Tehri - A fragrant rice dish from Eastern Uttar Pradesh in India, made with seasonal Green peas cooked with Basmati rice in Desi Ghee and subtly spiced with whole Indian spices
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 2 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1.5 cups water to soak the rice
    • 4 - 5 Cloves
    • ½ inch piece cinnamon
    • 8 - 10 black pepper
    • 2 - 3 Big Black cardamom Badi Elaychi
    • 1 dry red chilli
    • 3 - 4 tablespoons ghee Vegan version: sunflower or olive oil 1 tablespoon
    • ¼ cup Onions sliced
    • ¼ cup tomato sliced
    • ½ inch piece ginger minced
    • 1 cup Green peas
    • ¼ cup coriander leaves minced
    • 1 Bay leaf Tej Patta
    • 2 cups water
    • to taste salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preparation: Wash and soak the rice for 1 hour before you plan to cook. Slice /mince the onions, tomatoes, ginger and coriander leaves. Soak the peas in a cup of water. I find it helps them cook faster as well as retain some of that 'plump' look.
      Matar ki Tehri - ingredients
    • Heat ghee in the pressure cooker or thick bottomed pan. Add all the whole spices and red chilli and sauté for 2 minutes on low flame
      Saute spices chilli
    • Add onions, sauté on low flame for 2-3 minutes till they begin to brown. Add Ginger, sauté for 10 secs
      Matar ki Tehri - saute onions
    • Add tomatoes, sauté for 1 minute Drain and add the peas. Stir. Add the minced coriander leaves. Add Bay leaf, stir.
      Cooking the Matar ki Tehri
    • Drain the rice and add. Add salt to taste. Add water, stir. Pressure cook till 1 whistle on high and then simmer on low flame for 3-4 minutes
      Add the rice for the Tehri_PepperOnPizza.com
    • Turn off the stove and let the cooker release steam and  open on its own so that the Tehri is nicely cooked. It is best to move the cooker away from the hot gas ring once you switch it off, so that the rice cooks in its own steam, without burning and catching at the bottom of the pan.
    • Serve hot, with raita and with slices of brinjal marinated in turmeric and salt and deep fried.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Hemalatha says

      July 23, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      I had given 5star rating ma'm, but I think it did not get reflected. Since you have shown only 5 stars, I have given 5 stars. Since cauliflower requires a lot of cleaning, I am not comfortable with it and so I don't buy it at all. Can I use broccoli instead ? Otherwise, I will simply omit it. Looking forward to your other tehri recipe. Thanks once again for this delicious recipe.

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      • Sujata Shukla says

        July 23, 2021 at 4:24 pm

        Thank you, the rating is visible now!
        The traditional UP vegetable Tehri is made with cauliflower, potato, carrot. Broccoli was not a locally available vegetable hence not in use. You could omit cauliflower or substitute it with broccoli (add it late so it does not overcook) and I’m sure the Tehri will taste delicious. Broccoli has a flavour different from cauliflower and hence the Tehri would be a little different from mine.

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    2. Hemalatha says

      July 23, 2021 at 1:00 am

      It was awesooooome. So flavourful and tasty that you should taste it to experience it. Thanks for sharing.
      This was the first time I've made tehri and in my enthusiasm I increased the amount of spices, onion and tomatoes. Followed the method as given. It was superb . Could you please post the recipe of the other tehri also. And anny substitute for cauliflower ?
      Thanks once again for sharing this wonderful tasty recipe.

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      • Sujata Shukla says

        July 23, 2021 at 10:56 am

        Thank you Hemalatha. Its so good you liked the Tehri and also that you took the time to write your comments here! May I request you to also rate the recipe with the 'star' rating, as it will be helpful for other readers who are interested in it.
        I will post the vegetable Tehri recipe once I get fresh cauliflower after the monsoon. For substitution: Cauliflower is the star of the vegetable Tehri. However you could try substituting with soy chunks. I haven't tried it but it should give the desired texture effect.

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