How long does Vagharela Bhaat take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vagharela Bhaat serve?

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

Is Vagharela Bhaat vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vagharela Bhaat spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Vagharela Bhaat?

4 cup Cooked Rice, ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds, ¼ tsp Cumin, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vagharela Bhaat?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vagharela Bhaat?

About 612 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vagharela Bhaat

Name: Vagharela Bhaat
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Cumin; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 4 cup Cooked Rice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

15 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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

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Also known as vagharelo bhaat, vaghareli bhaat · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals Vegan Dairy-free

Vagharela bhaat, cooked rice tossed in a mustard, cumin and curry leaf tempering with onion. Quick, mild, serves 2, 15 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Dry Red Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped4 cloves
Green Chilli, Chopped1
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Cooked Rice4 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	612kcal	1224kcal
Protein	11g	21g
Carbohydrate	101g	202g
Fat	18g	35g
Fibre	4.3g	8.6g
Sugar	3.2g	6.4g

Cookd masalas for cooked rice

Method

1
Heat oil and add mustard seeds, allow it to splutter. Add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, dry red chilli, curry leaves, ginger, garlic and green chilli. Saute for a few seconds until aromatic.
OilMustard SeedsCuminAsafoetidaDry Red ChilliCurry leavesGingerGarlicGreen Chilli
2
Add the onion and saute until it turns translucent. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Saute for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and mix well
OnionTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltSugar
3
Add the cooked rice. Toss for 2-3 minutes. If needed, add more salt to the rice. Finish with coriander leaves and lemon juice. Give it a final toss and serve.
Cooked RiceCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Vagharela Bhaat take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vagharela Bhaat serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vagharela Bhaat vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vagharela Bhaat spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Vagharela Bhaat?: 4 cup Cooked Rice, ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds, ¼ tsp Cumin, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vagharela Bhaat?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vagharela Bhaat?: About 612 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

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A Cookd cookMay 2025
tastes good bt definitely need some side dish to eat
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Priya DharshiniFebruary 2025
quick and easy recipe can definitely try if you are too lazy😂