Masale bhath or bhat is a very popular Maharashtrian rice dish prepared from rice, vegetables, red chilli powder and goda masala and garnished with coriander leaves, coconut and cashewnuts. Goda masala is a special Maharastrian spice mixture which is used for making masale bhath, varan bhath or usal.This masala has a unique flavour and gives a nice aroma and taste when added to any dish. Masale bhath is a spiced one-pot meal and best accompanied with raita, chips, papad or plain curd and is generally served during Maharashtrian weddings. A very delicious and must try recipe…
Wash and soak rice for half an hour with enough water._x000D_
Heat oil in a small pressure pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Once it stops spluttering, add bay leaf and cloves and stir for half a minute.
Add chopped onion and ginger-garlic paste and saute till onions become translucent. _x000D_
Add all the chopped vegetables - cauliflower florets, potato, tomato, capsicum and brinjal and mix well.
Add salt, red chilli powder and goda masala and combine together with the vegetables. Saute for a minute. _x000D_
Add the rice and mix well. Add 41/2 - 5 cups of water or sufficient water till the rice mixture is submerged with water. Now check for salt and add if required.
Cover the pressure pan with a lid and cook upto 3 whistles. Let it cool down._x000D_
Meanwhile heat ghee in a tadka pan. Roast cashew nuts till golden brown and add to the masale bhath and mix well._x000D_
Add chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut and combine together.
Masala bhath is now ready to be served. _x000D_
Serve masale bhath hot with raita or curd or potato chips.
NOTES : If you do not have goda masala ready, you can add garam masala and prepare in the same manner. You can also prepare masale bhath in a normal pan or vessel. Here you have to cover the pan with a lid and check once or twice if the rice is cooked well. Cook the rice on a low to medium flame. You can also add green peas or carrot to make it more healthier and nutritious.