How long does Spicy Masala Rice take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Spicy Masala Rice serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Spicy Masala Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Spicy Masala Rice 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 Spicy Masala Rice?

1 cup Basmati Rice, ¼ cup Sweet Corn, ¼ cup Green Peas, 1 Carrot, 1 Potato, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Spicy Masala Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Spicy Masala Rice?

About 383 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Spicy Masala Rice

Name: Spicy Masala Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 Carrot; 1 Potato; ¼ cup Sweet Corn; ¼ cup Green Peas; 1 tbsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 inch Cinnamon; 4 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1½ tsp Salt; ½ Lemon; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped

45 min
medium
Serves 4
15 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Spicy masala rice: basmati with carrot, potato, corn and peas in a masala of coconut, coriander and whole spices. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 min, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox, Party

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Basmati Rice1 cup
Ghee3 tbsp
Carrot1
Potato1
Sweet Corn¼ cup
Green Peas¼ cup
Urad Dal (split)1 tbsp
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves4
Green Cardamom3
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Salt1½ tsp
Lemon½
Coriander Leaves, Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	383kcal	1532kcal
Protein	8.5g	34g
Carbohydrate	57g	230g
Fat	15g	59g
Fibre	7.4g	30g
Sugar	2.3g	9.2g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 mins. Cook the basmati rice until 90% done and set aside to cool on a plate.
Basmati Rice
2
Saute the vegetables in white butter/ ghee and salt until tender. Set aside.
GheeCarrotPotatoSweet CornGreen Peas
3
For the masala, in the same pan saute the given ingredients and blend to a masala.
Urad Dal (split)Chana DalDry Red ChilliCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomCoriander SeedsCoconut (Grated)
4
Prepare the tempering in ghee, by adding the given ingredients in a sequence.
GheeMustard SeedsCuminUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesDry Red Chilli
5
Add the rice to the tempering, followed by the vegetables, the masala, and salt. Mix to combine well.
Salt
6
Finish with a squeeze of lemon and chopped coriander leaves.
LemonCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Spicy Masala Rice take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spicy Masala Rice serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spicy Masala Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Spicy Masala Rice 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 Spicy Masala Rice?: 1 cup Basmati Rice, ¼ cup Sweet Corn, ¼ cup Green Peas, 1 Carrot, 1 Potato, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spicy Masala Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Spicy Masala Rice?: About 383 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.