Masala Bhath - 2

Ingredients

• • Basmati rice - 1 cup
• • Potatoes - 2
• • Onions - 2
• • Carrots - 2
• • Shelling peas - ¼ cup
• • Beans (diced) - ¼ cup
• • Knol khol - 1
• • Brinjals - 2
• • Red chilly powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon
• • Garam masala powder - ¼ teaspoon
• • Bay leaf - 1
• • Salt - as required
• • Oil/Ghee (for frying) - as required
• • Mint leaves (for garnishing) - as required
• • Lemon juice - as required

Ingredients For Grinding Together

• • Coconut (dry) - 2 tablespoons
• • Coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon
• • Cumin seeds - 1 ½ teaspoons
• • Garlic - 4 flakes
• • Ginger - 1 inch piece
• • Green chillies - 4

Method

• 1. Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes.
• 2. Slice onions and brinjals.
• 3. Cut and steam other vegetables till soft.
• 4. Heat oil in pressure pan.
• 5. Add bay leaf and then onions and brinjals.
• 6. Fry for few minutes and add masala paste.
• 7. Fry till good smell comes.
• 8. Add rice and stir continuously for few minutes in medium flame.
• 9. Mix other vegetables salt, chilly powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder.
• 10. Pour two cups of boiling water.
• 11. Mix gently and close the lid.
• 12. Reduce flame and pressure cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
• 13. Serve hot garnished with finely cut coriander leaves and mint leaves.
• 14. Squeeze lemon juice if necessary.