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Masale Bhaat

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

Rice dishesOne-pot mealsGluten-free

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving308 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Lunchbox, Party

Masale Bhaat

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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

Ingredients

16 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • WaterWaterAs Needed
  • GheeGhee1 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds¼ tsp
  • CuminCumin¼ tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder0.50 tsp
  • SaltSalt1.50 tsp
  • Ivy GourdIvy Gourd, Diced¼ cup
  • Raw PeanutsRaw Peanuts¼ cup
  • WaterWater2 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Slices1
  • PotatoPotato, Diced¼ cup
  • BrinjalBrinjal, Diced¼ cup
  • RiceRice1 cup
  • Goda MasalaGoda Masala2 tbsp

Contains: milk, groundnut, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy308kcal1232kcal
Protein7.2g29g
Carbohydrate50g199g
Fat9.5g38g
Fibre3.3g13g
Sugar2g8g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins.

    WaterRice

  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.

    Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltIvy GourdPotatoBrinjalGoda Masala

  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 Ivy Gourd, ¼ cup Raw Peanuts, ¼ cup Potato, ¼ cup Brinjal, 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 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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