Masala Bhaat, Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat Video by Tarla Dalal

Masala Bhaat, Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat Video by Tarla Dalal

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This traditional Maharashtrian rice is an amazing combination of spicy flavours and mouth-watering textures. When served with low fat curds, or raita, it makes a complete meal in itself. Instead of brinjals and tendli, you can choose vegetables that are handy and whip up an easy nutritious meal in a jiffy.

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Recipe Description for Masala Bhaat, Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat Health Recipe

Ingredients

For Masala Bhaat
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup sliced tendli (ivy gourd)
1/2 cup green peas
salt to taste
1/2 cup brinjal (baingan / eggplant) cubes

For The Dry Spice Powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
5 to 6 black peppercorns (kalimirch)

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For the dry spice powder

1. Combine the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves and peppercorns in a broad non-stick pan and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
2. Remove from the flame and blend in a mixer to a smooth powder. Keep aside.

How to proceed to make masala bhaat

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2. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
3. Add the asafoetida, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
4. Add the tendli, green peas, brinjal, salt and 3 tbsp of water, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add the rice and dry powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
6. Serve the {span class="bold1"}masala bhaat{/span} hot garnished with coriander.

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