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Masala Bhaat (Spice Rice)

Course : Indian
Source: Neelam Advani
Serves: 1

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Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice -- (long grained rice)

1 large potato -- peeled and diced

1 cup shelled green peas

1 medium Onion -- peeled and diced

1 cup cauliflower florets

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 cup grated coconut -- for garnish

1 bunch cilantro leaves -- for garnish

2 tablespoons oil

---SPICES TO GRIND---

1 stick cinnamon -- (1 inch)

2 whole cloves

2 pieces peppercorns -- (to 3)

1 bunch cilantro leaves

1 cup grated coconut

1 teaspoon turmeric powder -- optional

1 medium green chilli

1 piece ginger -- (1 1/2 inch)

1 teaspoon salt -- to taste

Preparation / Directions:

Wash and drain rice and keep aside for at least thirty minutes. Grind all the spices with a little water to form a paste. Heat oil and when hot, add onions and stir fry till they turn pink. Next add cauliflower florets, potatoes one after the other and stir each vegetable for a minute or so before adding the next. Add the peas. Stir well. Add the ground spices and the washed and drained rice. Stir the entire mixture well for at least 3-5 minutes taking care not to let the rice stick to the bottom. Add two and half cups of water. Add lemon juice. Stir it once more. Cover and cook on a low flame for approx. thirty minutes. Keep checking wether the rice grains are cooked. Remove from heat. Garnish with coconut and cilantro and serve hot with pickles and chilled yoghurt and (if available) crisp fried popadums.

Masala Bhaat (Spice Rice)

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