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Bagara Rice and Keema Masala

Also known as Ghee Rice, Mutton Keema Masala · Non-veg · Rice dishes, Curries & Gravies

Rice dishesCurries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamGluten-free

Total60 min
Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving901 cal
Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Bagara Rice and Keema Masala

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Bagara rice cooked in ghee with whole spices, served with a keema masala of mutton mince pressure-cooked with curd. Medium-spicy, serves 3, an hour, video.

Ingredients

30 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • GheeGhee2 tbsp
  • CinnamonCinnamon2 inch
  • ClovesCloves6
  • Black CardamomBlack Cardamom1
  • Star AniseStar Anise1
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves3
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns½ tsp
  • OnionOnion, Slices1
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste2 tsp
  • TomatoTomato, Slices1
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • WaterWater3.75 cup
  • SaltSalt1.5 tsp
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom3
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • OnionOnion2
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli3
  • TomatoTomato1
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves1 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves1 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Mutton (minced)Mutton (minced)500 grams
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder¼ tsp
  • CurdCurd¼ cup
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • Kasuri MethiKasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Basmati RiceBasmati Rice, Soaked1.5 cup
  • Mutton FatMutton Fat1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy901kcal2703kcal
Protein45g134g
Carbohydrate104g312g
Fat36g108g
Fibre9g27g
Sugar7.5g23g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

  1. 1

    In a pan pour ghee and add the whole garam masalas. Once aromatic, add the onions and ginger garlic paste, saute until the onions turns translucent. Add the tomato and saute for 15 seconds.

    GheeCinnamonClovesBlack CardamomStar AniseBay LeavesBlack PeppercornsOnionGinger Garlic PasteTomatoCurry leaves

  2. 2

    Add the drained soaked basmati rice and gently saute without breaking the rice. Pour water and add salt, bring it to a boil and lower the flame to a simmer, cover and cook for 12 minutes. Rest the rice for at least 15 minutes and fluff up the rice and serve hot.

    WaterSaltBasmati Rice

  3. 3

    In a pressure cooker add ghee and mutton fat, add the whole garam masalas, once aromatic, add the sliced onions and green chillis. Add salt and saute until the onions turn golden brown, add sliced tomato and ginger garlic paste, mint and coriander leaves. Saute until the tomato turns mushy.

    GheeCinnamonGreen CardamomBay LeavesClovesCuminOnionGreen ChilliSaltTomatoMint LeavesCoriander LeavesGinger Garlic PasteMutton Fat

  4. 4

    Add the mutton mince and give it a goox mix, add salt, turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder and garam masala along with some curd and mix until completely combined . Pour water, bring it to a boil and pressure cook on a moderate flame for 4 whistles or for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release and finish the masala with some black pepper powder and kasoori meethi.

    Mutton (minced)Turmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderCurdWaterBlack Pepper PowderKasuri Methi

Before you start

How long does Bagara Rice and Keema Masala take?
1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bagara Rice and Keema Masala serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bagara Rice and Keema Masala vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Bagara Rice and Keema Masala spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bagara Rice and Keema Masala?
1.5 cup Basmati Rice, 500 grams Mutton (minced), ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, ¼ cup Curd, 3 Cloves, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bagara Rice and Keema Masala?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Bagara Rice and Keema Masala?
About 901 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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