Maharashtrian Masala Bhat (Spicy Maharashtrian Rice)

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Maharashtrian Masala Bhat (Spicy Maharashtrian Rice)

Maharashtrian Masala Bhat (Spicy Maharashtrian Rice) is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic spiced dish of rice and peas. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Maharashtrian Masala Bhat.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes Indian Recipes

Ingredients:

For the Rice

300g basmati rice, washed in several changes of water
75ml vegetable oil
3/4 tsp Black mustard seeds
5 green chillies, slit
1 tsp turmeric powder
10 gherkins, quartered
160g shelled green peas
10 lightly-toasted cashew nuts
2 tbsp raisins, sliced
1 tbsp grated coconut

For the Spice Mix

1 tsp coriander seeds
1 3cm cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black cumin seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp Garam Masala
1½ tsp chilli powder
1½ tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Method:

Start by dry toasting the whole spices. Cook until browned and aromatic. Transfer to a coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder. Mix with the other spices to form your spice blend.

Soak the rice in water for ten minutes then drain. Add the oil to a large pan and heat. Place the mustard seeds in this and when they begin to splutter add the green chillies and turmeric. Stir to mix into the oil then add the gherkins and green peas. Lower the heat and cook for two minutes then add the drained rice and stir to coat each grain with oil. Fry until there is no more water in the mix.

Add the spice blend and stir to mix well with the rice. Add 700ml water the lemon juice and some salt. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and cook, covered, until the water has all been absorbed and the rice is done (about 20 minutes). Transfer the rice to a serving dish, garnish with the cashew nuts, raisins and coconut. Serve immediately.