Masale Bhat

This is one of the famous dish of Maharashtra.It is specially made on the occassion of Wedding, Holy rituals etc.

Being so tasty, it is the whole meal as it contains rice  along with lots of vegetables and spices.

Let's have a look of the Ingredients :

For Masale Bhat we need :

1 ) Rice (Basmati Kolum or any kind of regular rice) = 3 to 4 cups

2) Vegetables such as Cabbage, Green peas,carrot, french beans, onions ,potatoes, cauliflower etc. =2 cups 

3) Water 2 and 1/2  cups

 Whole spices such as Bay leaves =2,cinnamon stick= 1 inch, cumin seeds =      2 tablespoons, clove 2 pieces and black paper 5 to 6 pieces.

For masala paste : roughly chopped onions=2

Fresh coconut grated 3 tablespoons,  garlic cloves =3 to 4 ,coriander leaves chopped = 2 tablespoons, ginger  1/2 inch ,  green chilly = 1  ,curry leaves 7 to 8

Preparation:

At first,we will make the masala paste.For this, 

1. Roast the grated coconut,chopped onions  in 2 tablespoon oil until they are golden brown.

2. When onions are fried , switch off the gas flame Add garlic cloves, green chilly ginger and chopped coriander in it.

3.Grind the above ingredients when they are cooled down.Masala paste is ready.

Method:

We will keep the water boiling on a medium gas flame. Keep a pressure cooker on a medium gas flame.Add oil in it. When oil is hot enough , add whole spices in it.Fry them till the aroma releases.Now add the masala paste we have prepared.Saute it nicely without burning.Add the vegetables and fry them until they are nicely coated with the masala. 

Now add the soaked rice ,salt and chilly powder and garam masala powder to the mixture.Give it a good mix.

Add Boiling water to the mixture.Mix it and close the lid of the pressure cooker.

Let the rice cook till two whistles and then 3 to 4 minutes on the slow gas .

Let the cooker cool down completely.After ten minutes ypu can open the lid of the cooker and here, your Masale Bhat is ready for you!

Enjoy in your lunch or dinner with your family or friends.

Note: 

Above material makes 3 to ४ persons meal.You can increase the ingredients as per your requirement.

The proportion of the rice , vegetables and water plays an important role in this recipe.The water requirement is less when the rice is new.Also the rice will become sticky if much water is used for new rice.So do prefer old rice for this recipe.