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Masala Bhaat, Microwave Maharashtrian Masala Bhaat

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Spice Powder
45659 of cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
Other Ingredients
1 cup long grain rice (basmati chawal)
1 cup tendli (ivy gourd) , sliced horizontally
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
45659 of cinnamon (dalchini)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
8 to 10 cashew nuts (kaju) , fried
1 tbsp ghee
salt to taste
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a glass plate and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Grind to a fine powder in a food processor. Keep aside.
- Clean and wash the rice. Soak in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and ghee in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the rice, tendli, peas, turmeric powder, spice powder and salt and mix well. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the rice mixture, mix well and microwave on high for 10 minutes, stirring onece in between after 5 minutes.
- Add the coconut, coriander and cahewnuts and mix well.
- Serve hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 344 cal |
Protein | 8.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 43 g |
Fiber | 6.9 g |
Fat | 15.8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 28.7 mg |
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Asari
March 13, 2025, midnight
A quick recipe of masala bhaat.. this is really very tasty.. and the vegetables are also perfectly cooked.. I really loved this recipe..