Maharashtrian Masale Bhaat Spiced Vegetable Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant and spiced one-pot rice dish loaded with vegetables and traditional Maharashtrian flavors, perfect for a wholesome dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 250 g Carrot
• 500g Cauliflower
• 200 g Green Peas
• - Onion
• 250g Coriander
• 1 piece Coconut
• 500 g Ghee
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• - Mustard Seeds
• - Bay Leaf
• 150 Gms Cloves
• 500 ml Water
• 1 L Borges Borgefrit High-Mufa-Oleic Sunflower Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 G Goda Masala
• 10G Salt
• - Cumin Seed

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat oil and ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and peppercorns. Allow them to sizzle for 30 seconds.
2. Step 2: Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and goda masala.
4. Step 4: Add all the vegetables (carrot, green beans, cauliflower, green peas) and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
5. Step 5: Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Gently stir to coat the rice with the spices.
6. Step 6: Pour in hot water, add salt to taste, and mix well. Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
7. Step 7: Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves before serving.