{"id":"c70888af-44ef-494b-9416-5afd98710e8c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c70888af-44ef-494b-9416-5afd98710e8c","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/masala-bhaat-recipe-masale-bhat/","title":"Masale Bhat Recipe | Maharashtrian Masala Bhat","description":"Masala bhat is a tasty, spicy and aromatic one-pot traditional rice recipe made with various mix vegetables, spices, herbs, nuts and coconut from the Maharashtrian cuisine.","servings":3,"servings_text":"3","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT35M","total_time":"PT65M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/masale-bhaat-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup regular rice (or long grained rice)","item":"regular rice","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or long grained rice"},{"text":"1 cup chopped cauliflower","item":"chopped cauliflower","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 small carrot","item":"small carrot","quantity":1},{"text":"2 small brinjals ((aubergines or baingan))","item":"small brinjals ((aubergines or baingan))","quantity":2},{"text":"1 small to medium capsicum ((green bell pepper)","item":"small to medium capsicum","quantity":1,"preparation":"(green bell pepper"},{"text":"1 small potato ((optional))","item":"small potato ((optional))","quantity":1},{"text":"1 small to medium tomato (or 2 tablespoon yogurt (curd))","item":"small to medium tomato (or 2 tablespoon yogurt (curd))","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tej patta ((indian bay leaf) or 7 to 8 curry leaves )","item":"tej patta ((indian bay leaf) or 7 to 8 curry leaves )","quantity":1},{"text":"3 to 4 teaspoon Goda Masala ((kala masala) - (recipe for a small batch given in the notes section))","item":"Goda Masala ((kala masala) - (recipe for a small batch given in the notes section))","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder","item":"kashmiri chilli powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon mustard seeds","item":"mustard seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing))","item":"asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"2.5 cups water or as required","item":"water or as required","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoon oil","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"salt as required","item":"salt as required"},{"text":"1 tablespoon grated coconut","item":"grated coconut","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves","item":"chopped coriander leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"15-20 cashews","item":"cashews","quantity":15,"quantity_max":20},{"text":"1 teaspoon ghee","item":"ghee","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse and soak the rice for 30 minutes in enough water."},{"number":2,"text":"Rinse and chop all the veggies."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat oil in pan. add the mustard seeds and bay leaf or curry leaves.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":4,"text":"Let the mustard seeds crackle.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":5,"text":"Then add the all the chopped veggies - carrots, cauliflower, capsicum, aubergines and tomatoes or yogurt.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":6,"text":"Saute the veggies for 3 to 4 minutes stirring often.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":7,"text":"Meanwhile heat 2.5 cups water and bring it to a boil.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":8,"text":"Add the red chili powder, goda masala, asafoetida to the sauteed veggies. Stir and saute for a minute.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":9,"text":"Then add the rice and saute for a minute.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":10,"text":"Add the hot water and stir well.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":11,"text":"Season with salt. check the taste of the water. If required add more salt.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":12,"text":"Cover the pan and simmer the rice on a low flame till the grains are softened and cooked well.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":13,"text":"Do check once or twice when the rice is cooking, by opening the lid.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":14,"text":"If the water looks less and the rice uncooked, add some more hot water and continue cooking the rice. Stir gently with a fork.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":15,"text":"While the rice is cooking, roast the cashews till golden in a pan.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":16,"text":"Once the rice is cooked, let the rice stand for 5 minutes in the pan.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":17,"text":"Then sprinkle ghee on top of the masale bhat.","section":"making masale bhat"},{"number":18,"text":"When serving garnish with coconut, cashews and chopped coriander leaves.","section":"serving masala bhat"},{"number":19,"text":"You can also sprinkle a few dots of ghee on the served rice instead of adding it in the pan.","section":"serving masala bhat"},{"number":20,"text":"Serve the masala bhat hot accompanied with yogurt, buttermilk, raita or a side maharashtrian vegetable dish or khamang kakdi.","section":"serving masala bhat"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:59:25.35122+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:59:25.35122+00:00"}