Maharashtrian Masaale Bhaat (Aromatic Rice With Healthy Veggies)
Maharashtrian Masaale Bhaat (Aromatic Rice With Healthy Veggies)

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To begin making the Maharashtrian Masale Bhaat, first wash the raw rice thoroughly and drain out all the water. Chop all the vegetables as desired. Chop the brinjals into halves and immerse in clean water till further use.

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To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook maharashtrian masaale bhaat (aromatic rice with healthy veggies) using 27 ingredients and 14 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Maharashtrian Masaale Bhaat (Aromatic Rice With Healthy Veggies):
  1. Take 1 1/4 cups Raw Rice Grains (Aambe Mohar)
  2. Get 3 3/4 cup Water
  3. Get 5 nos. Baby Brinjals (Vaangi / Baingan)
  4. Make ready 3/4 cup Cauliflower Florets (Flower/Foolgobhi)
  5. Take 1/2 Capsicum…… Chopped (Shimla Mirchi)
  6. Make ready 1 Carrots …… Chopped (Gaajar)
  7. Make ready 3/4 cup Green Peas (Mataar)
  8. Make ready 2 Potatoes….. Cubed (Batata/Aaloo)… Optional
  9. Prepare 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  10. Get 1 tsp Bedgi Red Chilli Powder
  11. Make ready 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  12. Prepare 1 1/2 tsp Corriander Powder
  13. Take 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  14. Get 3 tsp Godaa Masala Powder….. To be adjusted as per taste
  15. Take 4 tsp Homemade Ghee (Clarified Butter)
  16. Take To Taste Salt
  17. Get For The Tempering :
  18. Take 1/4 cup Oil
  19. Prepare 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai)
  20. Prepare 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
  21. Get 4 CLoves (Lavang/Laung)
  22. Get 4 sticks Cinnamon - 1" each (Daalchini)
  23. Prepare 2 Bay Leaves (Tej Patta/Tamaal Patra)
  24. Get For Garnishing :
  25. Make ready Fresh Grated Coconut As Required
  26. Make ready Coriander Leaves…. Finely Chopped
  27. Make ready Homemade Ghee As Required

My mom makes a big batch for me which I store for several months. Masala Bhaat (also known as masala bhat or masala rice) is a delicately spiced traditional Maharashtrian rice recipe. While typically made with brinjals and ivy gourd (aka baingan & tendli), you can use any veggies you have on hand. It is similar to making vegetable pulao, although with the added twist of coconut.

Steps to make Maharashtrian Masaale Bhaat (Aromatic Rice With Healthy Veggies):
  1. To begin making the Maharashtrian Masale Bhaat, first wash the raw rice thoroughly and drain out all the water. Set aside till further use.
  2. If using Basmati Rice, then soak it in sufficient water after rinsing it twice, for half an hour and then drain. In this case, only 2 2/3 cups of water should be used for cooking the rice.
  3. Next, chop all the vegetables as desired. Chop the brinjals into halves and immerse in clean water till further use. Boil and cube the potatoes and set aside.
  4. Heat a saucepan and add the oil for tempering to it. Add the mustard seeds and as soon as they splutter, add the asafoetida, the cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves.
  5. Stir and add the potato cubes. Saute and cover with a lid. Cook on high heat for about 5-7 minutes till it’s edges are slightly browned. This is to be done, as the potatoes require more cooking time than the other vegetables.
  6. Uncover and add the turmeric powder. Mix well and add the cauliflower florets and halved brinjals. Saute and once again cover and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes on medium heat.
  7. Next, add all the other mentioned spice powders and give it a good stir.
  8. Add all the other vegetables and saute. Cover and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Add the drained rice, salt to taste and the ghee. Mix well.
  10. In the meantime, boil the mentioned water and add this boiling water to the rice mixture.
  11. Check seasoning and again bring the mixture to a boil. Adjust the salt or any other spices at this point, if desired.
  12. When some of the water has evaporated, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan tightly with a lid.
  13. Check after a while. If the rice and vegetables are fully cooked, switch off the flame and transfer to a serving bowl.
  14. Serve this aromatic and delicious Masale Bhaat with a generous sprinkle of the grated coconut, chopped coriander and a drizzle of homemade ghee!

Masale Bhat is a popular Maharashtrian spiced rice dish which literally means spicy rice. You can enjoy this healthy vegetable masala pulao for lunch or dinner. Or you can even pack it in a lunch box for kids or the office lunch box. Masale Bhat is a traditional, aromatic, spicy rice preparation from the Maharashtrian cuisine. A one pot vegan meal that's made with rice, veggies & spices.

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