Rice - Tahri (rice with potatoes and turmeric)

Ingredients:

Potatoes: 4 medium size, peeled and cut into four

Rice: 1 1/2 cups rinsed and pre-soaked for 1/2 hour

Oil: 1 1/2 tbsp

Onion: 1 medium peeled 

Green chillies: 2 to 3

Cilantro: small bunch

Capsicum: 1/2 de seeded and chopped

Dill: 2 tbsp (chopped)

Garlic paste: 1/2 tsp

Turmeric: 1/2 tsp powder or freshly chopped

Fungreek (methi) seeds: 1/4 tsp

Cumin seeds: 1/2 to 1 tsp

Tomato: 1 blended or crushed

Directions:

1. Blend the onion, green chillies, and cilantro and a couple of tablespoons of water.  
2. To the above add the garlic paste, turmeric, and salt.  
3. Heat the oil and add the fenugreek and cumin seeds. After a few minutes add the above. Fry well and cook on medium low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.  
4. Add the potatoes, cover and cook for a few minutes. 
5. Add the blended tomatoes and fry well. 
6. Add the rice and stir to combine. Add 2 1/2 to three cups of water. 
7. Cook uncovered on medium low thill the rice is soft and the water is absorbed.
8. Sprinkle with the chopped dill and capsicum, cover the pan and simmer for 15 mins.