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Masale Bhaat

Masale Bhaat

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Masala Bhaat · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Masale bhaat, Maharashtrian spiced rice cooked in ghee with goda masala, ivy gourd, brinjal, potato and peanuts. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Party

Ingredients

16 items

4 people
  • Rice1 cup
  • WaterAs Needed
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
  • Cumin¼ tsp
  • Onion, Slices1
  • Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Salt1½ tsp
  • Goda Masala2 tbsp
  • Potato, Diced¼ cup
  • Brinjal, Diced¼ cup
  • Ivy Gourd, Diced¼ cup
  • Raw Peanuts¼ cup
  • Water2 cup
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk, groundnut, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy307kcal1228kcal
Protein7.1g28g
Carbohydrate50g198g
Fat9.5g38g
Fibre3.2g13g
Sugar1.9g7.6g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins.

    RiceWater

  2. 2

    Heat ghee in a pot and add the mustard seeds, once they splutter add the cumin seeds and saute for a minute. Add the sliced onions and saute until translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute till the raw aroma goes.

    GheeMustard SeedsCuminOnion

  3. 3

    Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and goda masala. Add the diced vegetables and mix well.

    Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltGoda MasalaPotatoBrinjalIvy Gourd

  4. 4

    Add the rice and peanuts and mix well. Cook until the water and rice are of the same level.

    Raw PeanutsWater

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for 14 mins on a low flame. Fluff the rice with a fork and add chopped coriander.

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Masale Bhaat take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Masale Bhaat serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Masale Bhaat vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Masale Bhaat 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 Masale Bhaat?
1 cup Rice, 2 tbsp Goda Masala, ¼ cup Potato, ¼ cup Brinjal, ¼ cup Ivy Gourd, ¼ cup Raw Peanuts, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Masale Bhaat?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Masale Bhaat?
About 307 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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