Friday, June 5, 2015

Masale Bhaat


      Masale Bhaat is a traditional Maharashtrian rice. You might have enjoyed it in a Maharashtrian wedding. Below is a detailed recipe for it.



 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

 
 
Ingredients:      
  • Spices: 3 tsp Coriander seeds, 1 inch Cinnamon stick, 5 Cloves,  2 tsp Cumin seeds, 4 dried Red Chilies
  • Basmati rice 2 cups
  • 1 Tomato chopped
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 1 Potato cubed
  • 1 cup Cauliflower
  • 1 cup Green Peas
  • ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp
  • Peanuts 3 tsp
  • Goda Masala or Garam Masala 2 tsp
  • 3 Green Chillies
  • 2 Bay leaves,
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Oil 3 tsp
  • 5 to 6 Curry Leaves
  • Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
  • Asafetida 1/4 tsp

Method:      
  • Wash and soak rice in water for about 30 minutes.
  • Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves & red chilies till it changes its color & a nice aroma fills your kitchen. Allow them to cool down then grind coarsely. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When they pop add bay leaf, cumin seeds, pinch of hing, curry leaves & sliced onions. Saute till onions turn brown.
  • Add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  • Add ground spice mix & goda masala. Mix and cook for 2 mins.
  • Add potato and cauliflower mix, sprinkle some salt, add a splash of water if needed, cover and cook for 5 mins on medium flame.
  • Add soaked & drained rice. Mix. Add water, & salt to taste. Mix carefully. Cook uncovered for 5 mins on high heat or until all the water has evaporated & very little water is left in the pan.
  • Add frozen green peas, chopped tomato & peanuts. Mix carefully. Cook covered on very low flame for 5 minutes till all the water is gone.
  • Now let it rest for 10 mins
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and freshly grated coconut.
  • Serve with buttermilk or cucumber raita.

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