Masala Bhaat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Recipe

Masala Bhaat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Recipe

Preparation and Yield:

Masala Bhaat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Recipe

Rice	1 Cup*
Finely Chopped Onion	1 Cup
Potato	2, Cubed
Brinjal	4-5, Sliced
Rice	1 Cup*
Curry Leaves	Few
Grated Ginger	1 Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder	1/4 teaspoon
Goda Masala	1 Tablespoon
Red Chilli Powder	1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder	1/4 teaspoon
Green Peas	1 Tablespoon
Salt	To taste
Grated Coconut	1 Teaspoon (For Garnishing)
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves	For Garnishing

* 1 Cup = 250ml

For Tempering:

Oil	2 Tablespoon
Mustard Seeds	1 Teaspoon
Cumin Seeds	1 Teaspoon
Bay Leaf	1

Masala Bhaat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Recipe

Method:

1. Wash and Soak the rice for 15 mins
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter too
3. Then, add curry leaves and saute for few seconds. Next, add finely chopped onions and saute the onions till translucent. Add grated ginger too and saute along with onions
4. Once the onions turn translucent, add goda masala, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well. If you dont have Goda masala we can substitute with garam masala. Goda Masala is available in all Indian Grocery shops
5. Next we need to add cubed potatoes and sliced brinjals and toss them well with onion and masalas
6. Then drain water from soaked rice and add it to the pan and stir-fry for a minute
7. Add 2 cups of water along with salt and gently give a mix without breaking the rice
8. Bring water to boil and Cover and cook in low flame for about 10-12 minutes or till the rice becomes soft but not mushy
9. Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves 
10. The delicious Masala Bhaat ready to serve!

Masala Bhaat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Recipe