Maharashtrian Dish: Masale Bhaat

Ingredients
- Long grain rice/Basmati Rice 1-2 small bowl
- Oil 2 tblspn
- Cumin seeds
- Mustard seeds
- Black pepper seeds 1 small tspn
- Bay leaf/Tej patta 2-3 no
- Cloves/Lavang 4-5 no
- Red chilli powder 2-3 tspn
- Turmeric Powder half tspn
- Garam Masala 1-2 tspn
- Green peas 1 small bowl
- Cauliflower florets 1 small bowl
- Onion 1 no
- Tomato 1 no
- Potato 1-2 no
- Salt
- Garlic-ginger paste/wet masala 1 tspn
- Water
- Coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Wash & clean the rice. Soak for 10-15 mins.
- Cut the onion long,cut the tomatoes & potatoes. Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a broad vessel. Add cumin & mustard seeds.
- Add the bay leaf/tej patta without breaking,cloves & black pepper seeds.
- Saute on medium flame for 2-4 mins.
- Add the onion,garlic-ginger paste & saute for 2-3 mins.
- Add the turmeric powder,red chilli powder & garam masala.. Saute for 3-4 mins.
- Add the tomatoes,green peas,florets & potatoes. Saute for 2-4 mins.
- Add salt to taste. Add the rice grains & mix well with all the ingredients.
- Add 2 cups of water & cover the lid.
- Cook the rice for 15-20 mins.
- While the rice is cooking mix it one more time.
- The masale bhaat is ready.
- Garnish with coriander leaves & serve.
Lovely Dish!!! Must try.