Maharashtrian Masale Bhaat

Masale bhaat served in a white plate accompanied by raita in a small bowl and coriander leaves on the side.

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Masale Bhaat is a traditional Maharashtrian rice dish made with mixed vegetables and a warm spice blend called Goda Masala, that gives it its unique flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian

Keyword instant pot masale bhaat, maharastrian masale bhat, masale bhaat

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 483kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil (or ghee)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 stalk curry leaves
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1 green chili thinly sliced
1 pinch hing
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cups mixed veggies (carrot, potato, green peas)
2-2.5 teaspoons goda masala (I like Kpra brand)
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
salt to taste
1 cup basmati rice
1.5 cups water
1 tablespoon ghee
8-10 roasted cashews
2 tablespoons fresh coconut shredded
2 tablespoons coriander leaves

Instructions

INSTANT POT METHOD:

Press SAUTE mode on the Instant Pot. Add oil (or ghee), and once it's hot, add bay leaf, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds, let them splutter.
Next, add green chili, grated ginger, curry leaves, and asafetida. Stir and saute for a few seconds.
Add finely chopped onions, and saute till they turn soft and translucent.
Next, add diced mixed veggies (potato, green peas, and carrots). You may add tendli, cauliflower, and eggplant, along with spices such as goda masala, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Sauté for a minute.
Next, add rinsed basmati rice, saute for 1 minute, and then add water, and mix everything well.
Press the CANCEL button on the Instant Pot. Close the lid on the pot, and turn the valve from VENTING to SEALING position.
Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 5 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure manually.
Remove the lid. Add ghee, roasted cashews (optional), fresh shredded coconut, and coriander leaves. Gently mix everything together. Maharastrian-style Masale Bhath is ready.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker

Follow the same steps as the Instant Pot, close the pressure cooker lid, and place a whistle. Cook for two whistles on medium flame. All other steps remain the same.

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Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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