MAHARASHTRIAN MASALE BHAT

Maharashtrian Masale Bhat

Masale Bhat is a traditional one pot spicy rice made by using fresh vegetables and a special Maharashtrian masala called Goda Masala which gives this rice a unique flavor and aroma. Masale Bhat is popularly made during festivals and is also a huge part of Marathi wedding feasts.

INGREDIENTS

FOR GODA MASALA FOR MASALE BHAT

• 1-2 star anise
• 1 inch cinnamon
• ½ tsp dagad phool
• 1 tsp shah jeera
• 3-4 green elaichi
• 1-2 jaipatri (mace)
• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• ½-1 tsp poppy seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Dry grind to powder form.
2. Store in an airtight bottle.

NOTE: You can use 2-3 tsp of store-bought Goda Masala for this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

FOR MASALE BHAT

• 2 cups aromatic rice (I’ve used Jasmine rice). Basmati rice is traditionally not used for Masale Bhat.
• ½-1 tsp shah jeera
• 3-4 bay leaves
• 10-12 black pepper
• 5-6 cloves (lavang)
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic green chili paste
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1-2 tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Everyday Masala
• 1-2 tsp Kanda Lasun Masala (optional)
• 2-3 tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Special Goda Masala
• ¼-½ tsp sugar (optional)
• Few cashews
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• Grated fresh coconut for garnish
• 1-2 tbsp ghee
• ¼ cup oil
• 3-4 cups hot water (depending upon your rice)

VEGETABLES

• 1 potato, cut
• ½ cup peas
• 1 carrot, cut
• Few cauliflower florets
• 5-6 tondli, cut

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large pot.
2. Add shah jeera, bay leaves, black pepper, and cloves.
3. Add ginger, garlic green chili paste. Fry for 30 sec.
4. Add onions. Fry until onions turn golden brown.
5. Add turmeric and chili powder. Fry for 1-2 mins.
6. Add Kanda Lasun Masala and Goda Masala.
7. Add salt and sugar.
8. Add vegetables and cashews and fry for 2-3 mins.

1. Add rice and fry gently for 2-3 mins.

1. Add hot water (enough to cook rice and vegetables).
2. Cover and cook on low flame until rice and vegetables are cooked (10-14 mins).

1. Open the lid.
2. Add ghee and garnish with fresh coriander and grated coconut.
3. Your easy and delicious Masale Bhat is ready.

Serve hot.

NOTE:

• Tomatoes can be added.
• To preserve the color of green peas, I cooked them separately and added them to rice after it was ready. Peas when cooked together with rice often lose their color.

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