Masala Bhaat (1 Tsp Oil)

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Masala Bhaat (1 Tsp Oil)

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Tarla Dalal

06 December, 2024

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About Masala Bhaat (1 Tsp Oil)

Ingredients

Methods

Nutrient values

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!

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.

How to proceed

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

March 13, 2025, midnight

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..