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A fragrant one-pot rice dish from Maharashtra, cooked with a medley of vegetables and the unique, aromatic goda masala. It’s a comforting and hearty meal, perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
For 4 servings
Preparation: Rinse the rice under running water until it runs clear. Soak the rice in ample water for 20-30 minutes. Drain completely and set aside. Meanwhile, prep all your vegetables.
Tempering and Sautéing Aromatics: Heat oil in a 3-liter pressure cooker over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and cashews. Sauté for 30-40 seconds until the cashews turn light golden.
Cook Vegetables: Add the sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and cook for another minute. Now, add the cubed potatoes, eggplant, and ivy gourd. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Spices and Rice: Add the green peas. Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and the star ingredient, goda masala. Mix well and cook for 30 seconds. Add the drained rice and gently sauté for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the grains are coated with the spices without breaking them.
Pressure Cook: Pour in 3 cups of hot water. Add the tamarind pulp, jaggery, and salt. Stir gently to combine everything. Secure the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook on medium-high heat for 2 whistles (about 10-12 minutes).
Rest and Garnish: Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. This is crucial for perfectly cooked, non-mushy rice. Once the pressure has settled, open the lid. Let the rice rest for 5 minutes, then gently fluff it with a fork.
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A fragrant one-pot rice dish from Maharashtra, cooked with a medley of vegetables and the unique, aromatic goda masala. It’s a comforting and hearty meal, perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 576.81 calories per serving with 11.31g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Serve: Drizzle with ghee (if using). Garnish generously with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with a side of plain yogurt, raita, or a simple koshimbir (salad).
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, cauliflower florets, drumsticks (moringa), or even broad beans (vaal papdi).
For extra crunch and flavor, add 2 tablespoons of raw peanuts along with the tempering.
For a sattvic or Jain version, simply omit the onions and ginger-garlic paste. The dish will still be flavorful due to the goda masala.
If not using a pressure cooker, follow the steps in a heavy-bottomed pot. After adding water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
Loaded with a variety of vegetables like peas, eggplant, and ivy gourd, this dish is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes satiety, and helps maintain a healthy gut.
This one-pot meal provides a good balance of complex carbohydrates from rice for sustained energy, protein from peas and cashews, and healthy fats from oil and coconut.
The spices used, such as turmeric, cumin, and those in goda masala, are rich in antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Goda Masala is a unique Maharashtrian spice blend with a sweet and aromatic profile, containing ingredients like coconut, sesame seeds, and stone flower (dagad phool). It is not recommended to substitute it with garam masala as the flavor is very different. You can find it at Indian grocery stores or online.
Yes, you can. Follow all the steps in a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid. After adding water and bringing it to a boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
Masale Bhaat can be a healthy, balanced meal. It's packed with various vegetables, providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The spices used have their own health benefits. To make it healthier, you can increase the quantity of vegetables, use brown rice, and control the amount of oil and ghee used.
One serving of Masale Bhaat (approximately 390g) contains around 500-550 calories. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil, ghee, and specific vegetables used.
Masale Bhaat is a complete meal on its own but is traditionally served with a side of plain yogurt (curd), a cooling raita (like cucumber or boondi raita), or a simple Maharashtrian salad called koshimbir. A dollop of ghee on top is highly recommended.