Masala Bhaat (1 Tsp Oil)
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Tarla Dalal
• 28 May, 2015
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Masala Bhaat is a sumptuous meal of brown rice, perked up with sautéed veggies and an appetizing dry masala made of simple spices, readily available in your kitchen. A traditional recipe, minimal ingredients, a simple procedure and just a teaspoon of oil is all it takes to create this homely and satiating dish. Garnish with fresh coriander, and serve it with a cup of raita or plain low-fat curds. Had for lunch, this one-dish meal can keep you going energetically till tea-time!
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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
- 3 clove (laung / lavang)
- 6 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
For The Garnish
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the dry spice powder
- 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
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| 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..
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