Maharashtrian Masale Bhat

Masale Bhat (Indian Spiced Rice) - Marathi Version

Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:
¾ cup Basmati Rice / Long Grain Rice
For Masala Mixture: 2 tsp Coriander seeds, 2 tsp Cumin Seeds, ½ cup Cilantro, 3-4 black Pepper,
4-5 Dry Red Chilies
6-7 Cashew Nuts
1 ½ tsp Maharashtrian masala (Goda Masala)
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Jaggery
2 tsp Oil
¼ tsp Mustard Seeds
¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste


Method:
1) Wash Rice and drain water.
2) Put the masala mixture ingredients into grinder. Grind to coarse powder.
3) Heat 2 tsp oil in a nonstick pan. Add Mustard Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Cashews and Rice, Sauté for 4-5 minutes. While sautéing rice, heat 2 cups of water on the other stovetop.
4) Once rice is nicely sautéed, add 2 cups of hot water. Lower the heat. Wait until rice starts boiling. Then add ground Masala mixture, Goda Masala, salt to taste, Sugar and Jaggery. Give a nice stir, cover with lid and let Rice cook on medium low heat.
While serving, Drizzle 1 tsp Ghee and sprinkle fresh grated coconut.

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Masala Rice, Masale Bhat, Maharashtrian masala Bhat recipe, Indian Spiced Rice recipe