Masale Bhat Video Masale Bhat Video Viewed 1240 times Rice is a staple food in India and has a matchless and in the form of all-time favourite desi Maharashtrian masala bhat it is truly fascinating. It engages a lot of spices and methods like handi cooking and cooking in a deep kadhai to impart a rich flavour and aroma to the rice. Tweet Recipe Description for Masale Bhat, Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Preparation Time: 25 minsCooking Time: 23 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Masale Bhat3 tbsp oil2 bay leaves (tejpatta)25 mm cinnamon (dalchini)3 cardamoms (elaichi)5 peppercorns (kalimirch)4 cloves (laung / lavang)1/4 cup broken cashew nuts (kaju)1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta) a pinch of asafoetida (hing)1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste1/2 tsp green chilli paste1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)1 tsp chilli powder1 tbsp goda masala1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/4 cup sliced tendli (ivy gourd)1/4 cup green peas1/4 cup cauliflower florets1/4 cup chopped carrot1/4 cup potato cubes1/4 cup brinjal (baingan / eggplant) cubes1 cup wada kolum rice (chawal) , soaked for 15 minutes and drained salt to taste1 tsp gheeFor The Garnish2 tbsp freshly grated coconut2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) Method For masale bhatTo make {span class="bold1"}masale bhat{/span}, heat the oil in a deep pan or a handi and add the bayleaves, cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorns and cloves and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Add the curry leaves, asafoetida and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the ginger paste, garlic paste and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, goda masala, coriander powder and garam masala and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.Add tendli, carrots, cauliflower, green peas, brinjal, potatoes and cashews, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the rice, 3 cups of water, salt and ghee, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Lower the flame and cook for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Serve the {span class="bold1"}masale bhat{/span} hot garnished with coconut and coriander. See step by step images of Masale Bhat, Maharashtrian Masala Bhat recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Tarla Dalal's Latest Recipes