Name: Masala Bhaat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Raw Rice (We can use regular white rice or basmati rice. 1 Cup - 250ml); 1 Cup Onion (Finely chopped); 2 Potato (Peeled, Cubed); 4 Brinjal (Sliced); 1 tbsp Green Peas; 1 tsp Ginger (Grated); 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Goda Masala; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Grated Coconut (For Garnishing); 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Finely Chopped for garnishing); 3 tbsp Oil (We can use ghee instead.); 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 Bay Leaf; Few Curry leaves

Masala Bhaat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat Recipe

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Masala Bhaat, a traditional rice variety in Maharashtrian Cuisine with rich flavors of Goda Masala. A Perfect one pot meal with loaded flavors! Learn here how to make this Masala Chaat with step by step pictures, video and instructions.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Soaking Rice 15 minutes

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Traditional Maharashtrian rice is an amazing combination of spicy flavours. The main flavor is from Goda Masala which is readily available in most of the shops. We can even use garam masala instead of Goda Masala but authentic Masala Bhat has Goda masala in it which has some more unique ingredients in addition to conventional garam masala. Few ingredients in Goda masala like Stone flower, nigel seeds makes this rice more interesting than using regular garam masala. This is a one pot meal and a perfect potluck dish too.

Tips for making Masala Bhaat:

Soak rice for atleast 15 mins so that the rice gets cooked easily with less water

The ratio of rice to water is 1:2 if the rice is cooked in a pan. We can also cook the rice in pressure cooker. If you plan to use pressure cook, then use 1:1 ratio of rice to water.

We can also do the same rice in instant pot. Start the process with saute mode and once you add the water and salt, press the cancel button, close the IP with lid and turn the sealing to Vent. Press the manual/pressure cook for about 4 mins. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 mins. Then force release pressure.

We can use regular garam masala if you don’t have goda masala.

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INSTRUCTIONS WITH STEP BY STEP PICTURES:

SOAKING RICE

Wash and Soak the rice for 15 mins.

TEMPERING

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter too. Then, add curry leaves and saute for few seconds.

COOKING MASALA

Next, add finely chopped onions and saute the onions till translucent. Add grated ginger too and saute along with onions.

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.