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🍛 Authentic Chicken Tehari Recipe | Bangladeshi Spiced Rice Delight

This Chicken Tehari recipe is a classic Bangladeshi dish made with aromatic basmati rice, spiced chicken, and bold flavors. Perfect for festive meals or a comforting family dinner — easy, flavorful, and one-pot!

📌 Why You’ll Love This Chicken Tehari

  • Made in one pot for easy cooking and cleanup
  • Deep, rich flavor from traditional Bangladeshi spices
  • Balanced blend of aromatic rice, juicy chicken, and bold masalas
  • Ideal for family gatherings, Eid, or weekend meals
  • Easily scalable for batch cooking or meal prep

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 500g bone-in chicken pieces (or boneless if preferred)
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1½ tsp ginger paste
  • 1½ tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1½ tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste

For the Rice:

  • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil or ghee
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 green chilies, slit
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4–5 green cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ tsp shahi jeera or cumin seeds
  • 4 cups hot water (or adjust based on rice)
  • Salt to taste

🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili, coriander, garam masala, and salt.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).

2. Fry the Onions:

  • Heat mustard oil or ghee in a large pot.
  • Add bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and cumin seeds.
  • Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
  • Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.

3. Cook the Chicken:

  • Add marinated chicken to the pot.
  • Cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until chicken is seared and oil begins to separate from the masala.
  • Add green chilies.

4. Add Rice & Water:

  • Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot.
  • Stir gently to mix with the chicken.
  • Add hot water and adjust salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is fully cooked and water is absorbed (about 15–18 minutes).

5. Rest & Fluff:

  • Let tehari rest for 5–10 minutes before gently fluffing with a fork.
  • Garnish with fried onions or chopped coriander if desired.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with raita, green salad, or cucumber-onion relish
  • Add a side of boiled eggs or lemon wedges for extra richness
  • Ideal for family dinners, Eid, or festive occasions

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Reheat on the stove or microwave with a splash of water to rehydrate rice
  • Can be frozen for up to 1 month

🧠 Tips for Perfect Chicken Tehari

  • Use bone-in chicken for maximum flavor
  • Fry onions till deep golden for the signature color and sweetness
  • Adjust chilies to taste — tehari is traditionally less spicy than biryani
  • Don't over-stir after adding rice to avoid breaking the grains

🔄 Variations

  • Beef Tehari – A popular variation with slow-cooked beef chunks
  • Egg Tehari – Skip meat and use boiled eggs for a budget-friendly option
  • Vegetable Tehari – Add potatoes, carrots, and peas for a meatless version
  • Pressure Cooker Tehari – Cook for 1 whistle, then rest pressure naturally

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Tehari and Biryani?
Tehari is a simpler, spiced rice dish where meat and rice are cooked together, usually less oily and less spicy than biryani.

Can I use regular rice instead of basmati?
Yes, but adjust water and cooking time accordingly — long-grain basmati gives the best texture and aroma.

Can I make Tehari without yogurt?
Yogurt adds moisture and tang. If unavailable, substitute with 1 tbsp lemon juice and a splash of milk.

⭐ Reader Review

💬 “This chicken tehari reminded me of home! Simple, flavorful, and perfect with raita. Thank you for such an easy-to-follow recipe!” – @banglakitchenqueen

📌 Final Thoughts

This authentic Chicken Tehari brings the comfort and boldness of Bangladeshi cuisine into your kitchen. It’s perfect for special occasions or a satisfying weeknight meal — fragrant, flavorful, and truly soul-warming.



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