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Tangent: For some reason Taheri in Bangladesh refers to a meat and rice dish while in Pakistan it refers exclusively to a vegetable/potato and rice dish. I’ve n

Tangent: For some reason Taheri in Bangladesh refers to a meat and rice dish while in Pakistan it refers exclusively to a vegetable/potato and rice dish. I’ve never been able to figure out why. You would never hear about a “meat taheri” in Pakistan.

2Gkashmiri 4y ago
And in my hometown, tahri is a blanket term for turmeric rice that is literally handed out on streets (everyone just waits for a turn, puts up their hands, gets a handful and consumes on spot) for free. Its varieties include additives like chicken or meat but that's about it. Almost always its given as a way of offering to "feed the poor" and anyone around just turns up and is given a handful. Don't know if any other place does something similar. Edit: yeah, plain tahri is just rice cooked with turmeric and garnished with deep fried onions or spring onions. A way to mass feed a lot of people for cheap.
- alephnerd 4y ago
  My parents use the word "Tahri" to reference the gravy in your kadhi/salan. So maybe it's just a holdover term to dig don't any pulao mixed with a tharka? At least the "tahri chawal" dish I'm looking at on google seems to be what my parents call pulao
  - 2Gkashmiri 4y ago
    Pulao is something different. Our version of rice is plain, without embellishments. A paupers food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs And a random pulao recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkZvJ8GLaE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkZvJ8GLaE
- HeyLaughingBoy 4y ago
  ngl, that sounds like a great, quick lunch for when I don't want to put much effort into cooking.
  - 2Gkashmiri 4y ago
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs
rayiner 4y ago
Looks like the internet doesn't know either! I wasn't even aware of the veg version until today.
rayiner 4y ago
I asked Chat GPT: > Tehari is a rice-based dish that is popular in Bangladesh and Pakistan, as well as other parts of South Asia. While the basic preparation of the dish is similar, there can be differences in the ingredients and flavor profiles used in Bangladeshi and Pakistani versions of Tehari. > One of the main differences between Bangladeshi and Pakistani Tehari is the type of meat used. In some regions of Bangladesh, beef is a popular choice for Tehari, while in Pakistan, goat or lamb may be more commonly used. In some regions of Pakistan, there are also variations of Tehari that are made with chicken or fish. > Another difference is the level of spiciness. Bangladeshi Tehari is often spicier, with the use of more hot chili peppers and spices such as cinnamon and cardamom. Pakistani Tehari, on the other hand, may be milder in flavor, with the use of more subtle spices such as cumin and coriander. > The type of rice used can also differ. In Bangladesh, aromatic long-grain rice such as Basmati is often used, while in Pakistan, a shorter grain rice may be used. > Finally, there can be variations in the way the dish is served. In Bangladesh, Tehari is often served with a side of lentil soup and a hard-boiled egg, while in Pakistan, it may be served with a side of raita (a yogurt-based side dish) or pickles. > Overall, while both Bangladeshi and Pakistani Tehari share many similarities, there can be subtle differences in the ingredients and preparation that reflect the culinary traditions and preferences of each region.

2Gkashmiri 4y ago

And in my hometown, tahri is a blanket term for turmeric rice that is literally handed out on streets (everyone just waits for a turn, puts up their hands, gets a handful and consumes on spot) for free. Its varieties include additives like chicken or meat but that's about it. Almost always its given as a way of offering to "feed the poor" and anyone around just turns up and is given a handful. Don't know if any other place does something similar. Edit: yeah, plain tahri is just rice cooked with turmeric and garnished with deep fried onions or spring onions. A way to mass feed a lot of people for cheap.

alephnerd 4y ago
My parents use the word "Tahri" to reference the gravy in your kadhi/salan. So maybe it's just a holdover term to dig don't any pulao mixed with a tharka? At least the "tahri chawal" dish I'm looking at on google seems to be what my parents call pulao
- 2Gkashmiri 4y ago
  Pulao is something different. Our version of rice is plain, without embellishments. A paupers food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs And a random pulao recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkZvJ8GLaE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rkZvJ8GLaE
HeyLaughingBoy 4y ago
ngl, that sounds like a great, quick lunch for when I don't want to put much effort into cooking.
- 2Gkashmiri 4y ago
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJP3x46PCZs

rayiner 4y ago

Looks like the internet doesn't know either! I wasn't even aware of the veg version until today.

rayiner 4y ago

I asked Chat GPT: > Tehari is a rice-based dish that is popular in Bangladesh and Pakistan, as well as other parts of South Asia. While the basic preparation of the dish is similar, there can be differences in the ingredients and flavor profiles used in Bangladeshi and Pakistani versions of Tehari. > One of the main differences between Bangladeshi and Pakistani Tehari is the type of meat used. In some regions of Bangladesh, beef is a popular choice for Tehari, while in Pakistan, goat or lamb may be more commonly used. In some regions of Pakistan, there are also variations of Tehari that are made with chicken or fish. > Another difference is the level of spiciness. Bangladeshi Tehari is often spicier, with the use of more hot chili peppers and spices such as cinnamon and cardamom. Pakistani Tehari, on the other hand, may be milder in flavor, with the use of more subtle spices such as cumin and coriander. > The type of rice used can also differ. In Bangladesh, aromatic long-grain rice such as Basmati is often used, while in Pakistan, a shorter grain rice may be used. > Finally, there can be variations in the way the dish is served. In Bangladesh, Tehari is often served with a side of lentil soup and a hard-boiled egg, while in Pakistan, it may be served with a side of raita (a yogurt-based side dish) or pickles. > Overall, while both Bangladeshi and Pakistani Tehari share many similarities, there can be subtle differences in the ingredients and preparation that reflect the culinary traditions and preferences of each region.