Tudkiya bhath
Tudkiya bhath, from above
VegHimachal Pradesh

Tudkiya bhath

A spiced Himachali pulao of rice, lentils, potatoes and curd. One pot, all comfort.

60 minTime
11 gProtein each
mediumSpice
1hPlan ahead. Soak for 1 hour first; the 60 minutes come after.
Chamba's pulao2 chapters · 1 min read

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Grandma's wayRice, masoor, potatoes, mustard oil.
The original
411kcalsame
11 gproteinsame
5 gfibresame
60minutessame

Classic tudkiya bhath.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

5 servings
Rice1½ cups, soaked 20 min
Masoor dal (red lentils)½ cup whole masoor, soaked 1 hour
Potato1 large, cubed
Onion1 large, sliced
Tomato2 medium, chopped
Curd (plain yogurt, natural yoghurt)½ cup
Mustard oil3 tbsp
Whole spicesbay leaf, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste1½ tbsp
Turmeric (ground turmeric)¼ tsp
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)¾ tsp
Coriander powder (ground coriander)2 tsp
Garam masala1 tsp
Water3¼ cups
Saltto taste
Lemon juice1 tbsp

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Heat mustard oil until it smokes and cool slightly. Add whole spices and cumin, then the onion, and fry until golden.
  2. 2Add ginger garlic paste, potatoes and the drained masoor. Fry 3 minutes, then add tomatoes, curd and powders and cook until oil separates.
  3. 3Add water and salt and simmer until the masoor is half cooked, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4Add the drained rice, bring to a boil, cover and cook on very low heat for 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes and finish with garam masala and lemon.
Serve it like this

Fluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.

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What goes with Tudkiya bhath: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

On the side Coconut chutney10 min
On the side Beans thoran20 min
To drink Sol kadhi40 min
Something sweet Puran poli90 min
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