Aaloo ki Tahari (Potato Rice)

Rice and Potatoes - a lovely combo every hearts choice... and yes every household has their own recipe... i m sharing my Mom's Recipe today

rice 2 cups (500 gm)

potatoes cubed 2 

onion sliced 4 tbsp

tomatoes 2 medium (chopped)

minced garlic 1 tsp

cumin seeds 1 tsp

bay leaf 1 big or 2 small

cinnamon stick 1

cloves 3-4

pepper corn 3-4

salt 2 tsp (to taste)

red chili powder 1 tsp

turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

oil 3 -4 tbsp

heat oil add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves and pepper corn... mix  and cook for 2 minutes

add sliced onion and cook till they start changing its color 

add cubed potatoes, mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stir continuously

add red chili powder, turmeric and 1 tsp of salt with some water and mix.... add chopped tomatoes... cover and cook till tomatoes get soft... add water and cook till tender...

add rice and salt and enough water to cook rice

cook on high flame till bubbles come up on water.... mix and cook on slow flame till rice get tender

and Enjoy