Masale Bhat is a traditional one pot spicy rice made by using fresh vegetables and a special Maharashtrian masala called Goda Masala which gives this rice a unique flavor and aroma. Masale Bhat is popularly made during festivals and is also a huge part of Marathi wedding Feasts.

INGREDIENTS 

FOR GODA MASALA FOR MASALE BHAT 

• 1-2 star anise
• 1inch cinnamon
• ½ tsp dagad phool
• 1tsp shah jeera
• 3-4 green elaichi
• 1-2 jaipatri ( mace)
• 2tsp coriander seeds
• ½ -1tsp poppy seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

• Dry grind to powder form
• Site in an airtight bottle 

NOTE: you can use 2-3 tsp of store-bought Goda masala for this recipe 

INGREDIENTS 

FOR MASALE BHAT 

• 2 cups aromatic rice( I’ve used Jasmine rice) Basmati rice is traditionally not used for Masale Bhat 

• ½ -1 tsp shah jeera
• 3-4 Bay leaf
• 10-12 Black pepper
• 5-6 Clove( lavang)
• 1tbsp ginger garlic green chili paste 
• 2 medium Onion, sliced
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• 1-2 tsp Red chill powder
• 1-2 tsp Kanda Lasun masala ( optional)
• 2-3 tsp Goda masala
• ¼ -½ tsp sugar ( optional)
• Few cashews
• Fresh Coriander for garnish
• Grated fresh coconut for garnish
• 1-2 tbsp Ghee 
• ¼ cup oil
• 3-4 cups of hot water (depending upon your Rice) 

VEGETABLES

• 1potato, cut
• ½ cup Peas
• 1Carrot, cut
• Few Cauliflower florets
• 5-6 Tondli cut 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat oil in a large pot
• Add shah jeera, bay leaves, black pepper, and cloves
• Add ginger, garlic green chili paste. Fry for 30 sec
• Add onions. Fry until onions turn golden brown 
• Add turmeric, chili powder. Fry for 1-2 mins
• Add Kanda lasun masala and Goda masala. 
• Add salt and sugar
• Add vegetables and cashews and fry for 2-3 mins

Add rice and fry gently for 2-3 mins

• Add hot water ( enough to cook rice and vegetables) 
• Cover and cook on low flame until rice and vegetables are cooked(10-14 mins)

• Open the lid. Add ghee and garnish with fresh coriander and grated coconut 
• Your easy and delicious Masale Bhat is ready.

• Serve hot

NOTE : 

• Tomatoes can be added 
• To preserve the color of green peas, I cooked them separately and added them to rice after it was ready. Peas when cooked together with rice often lose their color.

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