Who doesn’t like a warm meal in the winter. And Masale Bhaat will be your perfect weeknight dinner option because it has the carbs in form of rice and goodness of a lot of vegetables and yes can be eaten with a raita or just regular plain yoghurt as well.
What makes Masale Bhaat different from a Tehri (Spice Rice from North India) is the use of Goda Masala (a special type of spice mix from Maharashtra). In the recipe I have used 4 – 5 vegetables but you are free to remove and add more vegetables as well. Remember this wouldn’t be the most separate strands of rice kind of dish like a pulao but more comfort, warm and cosy rice option. I love mine with plain yoghurt and some cukes, carrots on the side. How about you?
Masale Bhaat (Maharastrian Spiced Rice)
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 2 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 medium Red or White Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Medium Potatoes, diced into cubes
- 1 medium Cauliflower (cut into medium sized florets)
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Green Peas
- 2 Green Bell Pepper/Capsicum
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Goda Masala Powder (Maharashtrian version of Garam Masala) If you don't have it, then you can even use regular garam masala
- Salt to Taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chopped Coriander Leaves, for garnishing
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Pinch of Asafeotida / Hing
Ingredients
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- Soak rice for 20 minutes. Drain the water completely and keep it aside.
- Cut the vegetables lengthwise or cubes
- Take a heavy bottomed pan or a pressure cooker, heat oil, add the ingredients mentioned under 'for the seasoning'. After it splutters, add onions and saute till they turn transparent.
- Add mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, garam/goda masala, drained rice and saute for a few minutes.
- Then add 2 cups of hot water and cover the pan. Keep it on medium flame.
- Check for the rice occasional to avoid burning it from bottom.
- Open the lid and check. Hot steaming rice is ready to be served with side dish of your choice. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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