Masala Bhaat, Microwave Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat
by Tarla Dalal
This Maharashtrian recipe of rice, tendli and peas, simmered with spices makes a great meal by itself.
Masala Bhaat, Microwave Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat recipe - How to make Masala Bhaat, Microwave Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat
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Makes 4 servings
For The Spice Powder
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1/2 of cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
Other Ingredients
1 cup long grained rice (basmati)
1 cup tendli (ivy gourd) , sliced horizontally
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3 cardamoms
1/2 of cinnamon (dalchini)
5 cloves (laung / lavang)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
2 green chillies
5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
8 to 10 cashewnuts (kaju) , fried
1 tbsp ghee
salt to taste
Method
For the spice powder
How to proceed
For the spice powder
- For the spice powder
- Combine all the ingredients in a glass plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Grind to a fine powder in a food processor. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Clean and wash the rice. Soak in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and ghee in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the rice, tendli, peas, turmeric powder, spice powder and salt and mix well. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the rice mixture, mix well and microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring onece in between after 5 minutes.
- Add the coconut, coriander and cahewnuts and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 344 cal |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Fiber | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 15.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 159.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 16.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 101.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 73.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 174.8 mg |
| Sodium | 28.7 mg |
| Potassium | 161.8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg |
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A quick recipe of masala bhaat.. this is really very tasty.. and the vegetables are also perfectly cooked.. I really loved this recipe..