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Masala Bhaat (1 Tsp Oil)

Tarla Dalal
28 May, 2015

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Soaking Time
30 minutes
Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
0
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice (chawal) , soaked for 30 minutes and drained
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup sliced tendli (ivy gourd)
1/2 cup brinjal (baingan / eggplant) cubes
1/2 cup green peas
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
For The Dry Spice Powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Combine the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves and peppercorns in a broad non-stick pan and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Remove from the flame and grind to a smooth powder using a mortar pestle (khalbatta). Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the ginger, green chillies, rice, tendli, brinjal and green peas, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes
- Add 2 cups of hot water, salt, turmeric powder and dry spice powder, mix well and pressure cook for 5 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Masala Bhaat (1 Tsp Oil) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 123 cal |
Protein | 3.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 22.6 g |
Fiber | 3.5 g |
Fat | 2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 9.3 mg |
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n_katira
July 19, 2020, 8:24 a.m.
Too good for an all in one rice delicacy. I added cauliflower instead of brinjal. The spice powder does give this rice that masala flavour and aroma..