Masala Bhaath

by rmonty

add to my cookbook add to shopping list

Added to 5 cookbooks This recipe has been viewed 7935 times

Masala bhaath is a traditional bhaath or rice recipe which is quite common in maharashtrian households. The rice is cooked with spice powders, roasted onion, tomatoes and red chilli powder and relished hot with chopped coriander as garnish.

Add your private note

Masala Bhaath recipe - How to make Masala Bhaath

Tags

Maharashtrian Bhaat (Rice)

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins 4Makes 4 servings
Show me for servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
5 to 6 garlic (lehsun) cloves
2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp peppercorns (kalimirch)
4 green cardamoms
2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3 tomatoes , cut into slices
2 onions , chopped
2 cups rice (chawal)

Method

Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves (laung / lavang), garlic, ginger, peppercorns, green cardamoms, cinnamon and turmeric powder and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the onions and saute till they turn golden brown.
Add the ground paste and saute till the oil leaves the sides.
Add the rice and 4 cups water and salt, mix well and add the tomatoes.
Cover and cook till the rice is soft and cooked.
Serve hot.